Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryBladnochLongmorn
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.1%45%
Age24 yr15 yr
Price£112.57£150
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) is better value at £113 vs £150.

For beginners: Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£112.57 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £112.57)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 15 Year Old 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

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoney

Only Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)

Old Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Toasted

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