Littlemill 12 Year Old vs Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Littlemill
★ 4.75
£299
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Littlemill 12 Year Old | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Highland Park |
| Region | Lowland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £299 | £228.43 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £228 vs £299.
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
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £228.43)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£228.43 vs £299)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)