Littlemill 12 Year Old vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Littlemill
★ 4.75
£299
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Littlemill 12 Year Old | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57% |
| Age | 12 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £299 | £383.95 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Littlemill 12 Year Old is better value at £299 vs £384.
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
- +More affordable (£299 vs £383.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £299)
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 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
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