Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryLittlemillWilliam Larue Weller
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.6%67.3%
Age27 yrNAS
Price£380£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £380 vs £501.

For beginners: Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£380 vs £501.45)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £380)

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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 William?

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Littlemill 27 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Fresh FruitOld Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedSherriedMalt Extract

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