Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldClynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single
DistilleryLongmornClynelish
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%49%
Age15 yr26 yr
Price£150£240.24
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single

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 £240.

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 £240.24)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£240.24 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodSmokey

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