Littlemill 1991 / Bot.2015 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Littlemill 1991 / Bot.2015 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland WhiskyMiyagikyo 15 Year Old
DistilleryLittlemillMiyagikyo
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£850£699
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 1991 / Bot.2015 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Littlemill 1991 / Bot.2015 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £850.

For beginners: Littlemill 1991 / Bot.2015 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 1991 / Bot.2015 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£850 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £850)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 1991 / Bot.2015 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old 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 Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Littlemill 1991 / Bot.2015 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky

Old WoodYeastyToasted

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

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