Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)
DistilleryHighland ParkLittlemill
RegionIslandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%56%
Age30 yr27 yr
Price£999£1421.84
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is better value at £999 vs £1422.

For beginners: Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£999 vs £1421.84)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1421.84 vs £999)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 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 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L) 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyDried FruitToastedOld Wood

Only Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) (1.5L)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitYeasty

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