Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1982 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldPort Ellen 27 Year Old 1982 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryLongmornPort Ellen
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%48.6%
Age15 yr27 yr
Price£150£212.85
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1982 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value23/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1982 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £213.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £212.85)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1982 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£212.85 vs £150)

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 Port?

Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1982 - Mission (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1982 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

SmokeyDried FruitOld WoodSherriedMedicinal

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