Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 15555) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Longmorn 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 14385) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 15555) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Caol Ila
★ 4.86
£94
Longmorn 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 14385) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Longmorn
£129
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 15555) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | Longmorn 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 14385) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Longmorn |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.1% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £93.56 | £128.71 |
| Rating | 4.86/5 | — |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 15555) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Longmorn 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 14385) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 15555) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Longmorn 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 14385) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 15555) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (4.86 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 15555) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £94 vs £129.
For beginners: Longmorn 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 14385) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 15555) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More affordable (£93.56 vs £128.71)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Longmorn 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 14385) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£128.71 vs £93.56)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 15555) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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.
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 14385) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 15555) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Only Longmorn 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 14385) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)