Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Littlemill
£266
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Springbank |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 56.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £265.9 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) is better value at £266 vs £299.
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
- +More affordable (£265.9 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £265.9)
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 Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Littlemill 21 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)