Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
£103
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
| Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 46.7% |
| Age | 26 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £102.66 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £103 vs £120.
For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£102.66 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £102.66)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela