Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldGlen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryLongmornGlen Scotia
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%46%
Age15 yr24 yr
Price£150£159.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £160.

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 £159.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£159.95 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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoOld WoodLeathery

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