Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)
Littlemill
£300
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Pulteney |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £300 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers) is better value at £300 vs £399.
For beginners: Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)
Pros
- +More affordable (£300 vs £399)
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £300)
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers) 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 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
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Only Littlemill 20 Year Old - Royal Wedding Celebration (Hart Brothers)
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