Littlemill 8 Year Old (Green Bottle) vs Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

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

Littlemill 8 Year Old (Green Bottle)Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
DistilleryLittlemillMaster of Malt
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
Age8 yr40 yr
Price£232.34£286.95
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 8 Year Old (Green Bottle)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Littlemill 8 Year Old (Green Bottle)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Littlemill 8 Year Old (Green Bottle) is better value at £232 vs £287.

For beginners: Littlemill 8 Year Old (Green Bottle) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 8 Year Old (Green Bottle)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£232.34 vs £286.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £232.34)

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 8 Year Old (Green Bottle) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Littlemill 8 Year Old (Green Bottle)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitHoneyOld WoodSherried

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