Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 vs Longrow 1973 / First Distillation Campbeltown Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Auchentoshan
★ 4.67
£3000
Longrow 1973 / First Distillation Campbeltown Whisky
Longrow
£4500
| Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 | Longrow 1973 / First Distillation Campbeltown Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Longrow |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40.9% | 40% |
| Age | 44 yr | NAS |
| Price | £2999.95 | £4500 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | — |
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Longrow 1973 / First Distillation Campbeltown Whisky
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Longrow 1973 / First Distillation Campbeltown Whisky
Quick verdict
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is better value at £3000 vs £4500.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More affordable (£2999.95 vs £4500)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Longrow 1973 / First Distillation Campbeltown Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£4500 vs £2999.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 44 Year Old 1966 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow 1973 / First Distillation Campbeltown Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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