Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Loch Lomond
£122
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £150 | £122 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £122 vs £150.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £122)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£122 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −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 Croftengea?
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)