Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryArdbegLongmorn
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%43%
Age24 yr30 yr
Price£724.95£599
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value7/100

Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £599 vs £725.

For beginners: Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£724.95 vs £599)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£599 vs £724.95)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 24 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

Only Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedOld WoodNuttyDried FruitToasted

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