Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathmill
£111
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 45% |
| Age | 22 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £111.43 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £111 vs £150.
For beginners: Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£111.43 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £111.43)
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 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
Both taste of
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