Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£242
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.1% | 45% |
| Age | 30 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £242.03 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £242.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£242.03 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £242.03)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old