Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Talisker
£169
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Longmorn |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 45% |
| Age | 11 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £169.39 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 £169.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£169.39 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 £169.39)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
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 Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old