Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Rock Island 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Longmorn
£131
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£100
| Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Rock Island 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Rock Island |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 46.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £130.88 | £99.62 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Rock Island 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rock Island 21 Year Old is better value at £100 vs £131.
For beginners: Rock Island 21 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130.88 vs £99.62)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Rock?
Rock Island 21 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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