Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky vs The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

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

Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland WhiskyThe Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
DistilleryLittlemillThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£1560£1500
Rating4.80/5

Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value3/100

Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is better value at £1500 vs £1560.

For beginners: The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1560 vs £1500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£1500 vs £1560)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice 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 The?

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Littlemill 1991 / 31 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky

Hay-likeFresh Fruit

Only The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

SherriedVanillaChocolateDried Fruit

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