Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask vs Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Kavalan
★ 5.00
£387
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
Longmorn
£467
| Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask | Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kavalan | Longmorn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Taiwan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 60.8% |
| Age | NAS | 28 yr |
| Price | £387.43 | £467.15 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is better value at £387 vs £467.
For beginners: Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£387.43 vs £467.15)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (60.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£467.15 vs £387.43)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask 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 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - 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.
Tasting notes
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