Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (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 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Littlemill
£213
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (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% | 56.6% |
| Age | 26 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £213.49 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (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 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £213.
For beginners: Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£213.49 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 £213.49)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
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 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice