Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryLittlemillTeaninich
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%65%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£450£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value11/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £450.

For beginners: Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£450 vs £344.14)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £450)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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

Only Littlemill 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9443) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

VanillaOld WoodToastedHoneyNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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