Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Littlemill
★ 4.00
£170
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Littlemill |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £199 | £169.73 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £170 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
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 (£199 vs £169.73)
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£169.73 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
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