Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£140
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Longmorn
£135
| Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Longmorn |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 57.4% |
| Age | 30 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £134.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £135 vs £140.
For beginners: Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139.95 vs £134.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£134.95 vs £139.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Longmorn 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 54954) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)