Longmorn 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 12395) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 12395) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Longmorn
£272
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£290
| Longmorn 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 12395) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 48.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £272 | £289.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 12395) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 12395) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 12395) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £272 vs £290.
For beginners: Longmorn 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 12395) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 12395) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£272 vs £289.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£289.95 vs £272)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 12395) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas 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 Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 12395) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1