Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldMortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryLongmornMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%55.5%
Age15 yr24 yr
Price£150£140
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value36/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £140 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 £140)

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£140 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water

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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedLeatheryTobaccoDried Fruit

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