Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 2035 & 2041) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 2035 & 2041) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryFettercairnLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%45%
Age30 yr15 yr
Price£146.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 2035 & 2041) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 2035 & 2041) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 2035 & 2041) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £147 vs £150.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 2035 & 2041) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£146.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — 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 £146.95)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 2035 & 2041) - 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 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

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 2035 & 2041) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodLeathery

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

VanillaFresh Fruit

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