Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi) vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)
Longmorn
£640
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi) | Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 54.7% |
| Age | 32 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £639.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Quick verdict
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is better value at £399 vs £640.
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
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£639.95 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £639.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
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 Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo