The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Ian Macleod
£142
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ian Macleod | Longmorn |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.7% | 45% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £142.2 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is better value at £142 vs £150.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£142.2 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — 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 £142.2)
Who should buy The?
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old