Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi) vs Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLongmornArdbeg
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.9%48.1%
Age32 yr24 yr
Price£639.95£724.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value7/100

Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi) is better value at £640 vs £725.

For beginners: Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£639.95 vs £724.95)
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 24 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 (£724.95 vs £639.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

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