Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Littlemill 29 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2019

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

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)Littlemill 29 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2019
DistilleryLaphroaigLittlemill
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.6%47.3%
Age32 yr29 yr
Price£1500£1999
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value3/100

Littlemill 29 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Littlemill 29 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £1500 vs £1999.

For beginners: Littlemill 29 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2019 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£1500 vs £1999)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Littlemill 29 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2019

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£1999 vs £1500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 29 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitLeathery

Only Littlemill 29 Year Old - Private Cellar Edition 2019

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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