Balmenach 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 3243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 3243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Balmenach
£111
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Balmenach 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 3243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 45% |
| Age | 28 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £111.24 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 3243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Balmenach 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 3243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balmenach 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 3243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £111 vs £150.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 3243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£111.24 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £111.24)
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 3243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 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.
Tasting notes
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