Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor SingleLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49%45%
Age26 yr15 yr
Price£240.24£150
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £240.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£240.24 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £240.24)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Only Clynelish 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 908537) - The Duncan Taylor Single

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodSmokey

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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