Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Littlemill
£266
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 56.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £265.9 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £266.
For beginners: Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£265.9 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £265.9)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice 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 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice