Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903159) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903159) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryInvergordonLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV54%45%
Age30 yr15 yr
Price£137.99£150
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903159) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903159) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903159) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £138 vs £150.

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903159) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£137.99 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — 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 £137.99)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903159) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) 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 Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903159) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Old WoodSherriedOilyNuttyDried Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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