Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryLittlemillThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age27 yr18 yr
Price£299.95£399
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £300 vs £399.

For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299.95 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 18 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £299.95)

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Littlemill 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old WoodMalt ExtractNutty

Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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