Littlemill 12 Year Old vs Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 2977) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Littlemill
★ 4.75
£299
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 2977) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
£305
| Littlemill 12 Year Old | Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 2977) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £299 | £305 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | — |
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 2977) - Mackillop's Choice
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 2977) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Littlemill 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).
Littlemill 12 Year Old is better value at £299 vs £305.
For beginners: Littlemill 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 £305)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 2977) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£305 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 2977) - Mackillop's Choice 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
Only Littlemill 12 Year Old
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 2977) - Mackillop's Choice