Littlemill 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11789) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11789) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryLittlemillTullibardine
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.9%43%
Age25 yr25 yr
Price£189.74£155
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11789) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11789) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £190.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11789) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£189.74 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £189.74)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11789) - Xtra Old Particular (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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Littlemill 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11789) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitLeafy

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

ToastedNutty

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