Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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

Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
DistilleryLongmornBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%59.2%
Age26 yr7 yr
Price£126.74£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value59/100

Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £127.

For beginners: Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£126.74 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £126.74)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Port?

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old 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

Sherried

Only Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitOilyLeathery

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