Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Longmorn
£285
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£275
| Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.2% | 40% |
| Age | 30 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £284.88 | £275 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Quick verdict
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is better value at £275 vs £285.
For beginners: Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£284.88 vs £275)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£275 vs £284.88)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 Balvenie?
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl