Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
St. Magdalene
★ 5.00
£125
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | St. Magdalene |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 57.3% |
| Age | 15 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £150 | £125.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125.45)
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£125.45 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Linlithgow?
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice 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 Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice