Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryDalmoreLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45%
Age27 yr15 yr
Price£118.85£150
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value42/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £119 vs £150.

For beginners: Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£118.85 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £118.85)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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 Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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