Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14661) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14661) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde
£200
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14661) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Strathclyde |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 45% | 51.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £150 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14661) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14661) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £200.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14661) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14661) - 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.
Tasting notes
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14661) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)