Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory) vs Littlemill 12 Year Old

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)Littlemill 12 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkLittlemill
RegionIslandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.7%40%
Age30 yr12 yr
Price£425£299
Rating4.75/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Littlemill 12 Year Old

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Littlemill 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Littlemill 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).

Littlemill 12 Year Old is better value at £299 vs £425.

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£425 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Littlemill 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £425)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 755) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

Old WoodSmokeyHoneySherriedToasted

Only Littlemill 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaHay-like

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