Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail vs Longrow 18 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
Longrow 18 Year Old
Springbank
★ 4.44
£115
| Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | Longrow 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £87.07 | £115 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.44/5 |
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Longrow 18 Year Old
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Longrow 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.44).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £115.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£87.07 vs £115)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Longrow 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£115 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Longrow 18 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange