Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryMacduffLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.5%45%
Age18 yr15 yr
Price£138.06£150
Rating5.00/5

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £138 vs £150.

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

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£138.06 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — 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 £138.06)

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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

Only Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SherriedChocolateLeatheryTobaccoOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Explore more