Name: Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Brand: Littlemill
Price: 213.49 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is characterised by Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Nutty, Leathery notes. Distilled in November 1988, just four years before Littlemill's closure, this 26-year-old was aged in a single cask and bottled without chill-filtration or added colour by Douglas Laing in December 2014. Only 315 bottles were produced, making it a rare snapshot of this now-dismantled Lowland distillery.

Question 2

Is Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) has some sweetness (47/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a challenging dram with and high ABV (56%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) costs £213.49 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 56% ABV, Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) similar to Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) costs £133.99 vs £213.49 for Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing).

Question 11

Is Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) similar to Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask costs £223.7 vs £213.49 for Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing).

Question 12

How does Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) compare to Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s?

Accepted Answer

Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Littlemill 26 Years Old 1988 (cask 10599) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is complex and layered, while Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is known for Toasted, Vanilla, Tobacco notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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