Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Littlemill
£145
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £145.48 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £145 vs £150.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£145.48 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £145.48)
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Famous?
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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Only Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 57) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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