Jura 30 Year Old vs Littlemill 26 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 30 Year Old
Jura
★ 5.00
£699
Littlemill 26 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Littlemill
£799
| Jura 30 Year Old | Littlemill 26 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Littlemill |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44% | 53.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £699 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jura 30 Year Old
Littlemill 26 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Jura 30 Year Old
Littlemill 26 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jura 30 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £799.
For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Jura 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £799)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Littlemill 26 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£799 vs £699)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 30 Year Old 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 26 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Jura 30 Year Old
Only Littlemill 26 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)