Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Caol Ila
£150
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 56.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £150 vs £150.
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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −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 Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Where to buy
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange