Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldMiltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryLongmornMiltonduff
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%51.6%
Age15 yr14 yr
Price£150£160
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)

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 £160)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£160 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 Miltonduff-Glenlivet?

Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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