Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Littlemill
★ 4.00
£170
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | 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 | 56.2% | 56.6% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £169.73 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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 4.00).
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £170 vs £208.
For beginners: Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£169.73 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £169.73)
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Littlemill 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 10349) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice