Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky
Littlemill
£600
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £600 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is better value at £399 vs £600.
For beginners: Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£600 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £600)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Littlemill 1991 / 25 Year Old / Pearls Of Scotland Lowland Whisky
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)