Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8615) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8615) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryCardhuLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56%55.3%
Age11 yr25 yr
Price£83.9£102.66
Rating5.00/5

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value60/100

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8615) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8615) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £103.

For beginners: Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£83.9 vs £102.66)

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8615) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.66 vs £83.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Cardhu?

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8615) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8615) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

ToastedOld WoodSherried

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