Littlemill 12 Year Old vs Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Littlemill 12 Year OldHighland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
DistilleryLittlemillHighland Park
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%45.2%
Age12 yr24 yr
Price£299£339.06
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Littlemill 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value16/100

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value15/100

Littlemill 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Littlemill 12 Year Old is better value at £299 vs £339.

For beginners: Littlemill 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £339.06)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£339.06 vs £299)

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 12 Year Old 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 Highland?

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Littlemill 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaHay-like

Only Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)

SmokeyHoneyDried FruitOld WoodToasted

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