Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's ChoiceLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%45%
Age22 yr15 yr
Price£108.89£150
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value44/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £109 vs £150.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£108.89 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £108.89)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice 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 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateCooked FruitOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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