Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£178
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Port Ellen |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 50% |
| Age | 15 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £150 | £177.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (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 £178.
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 £177.94)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£177.94 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 Port?
Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)