Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£130
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Longmorn
£110
| Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Longmorn |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.2% | 50.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £130 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) is better value at £110 vs £130.
For beginners: Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130 vs £109.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £130)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) 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
Only Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Only Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)