Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)

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

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky CompanyLongmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)
DistilleryThe Character of Islay Whisky CompanyLongmorn
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.3%49.9%
Age33 yr32 yr
Price£399.95£639.95
Rating5.00/5

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value13/100

Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is better value at £400 vs £640.

For beginners: Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£399.95 vs £639.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£639.95 vs £399.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Fiona?

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokeyDried FruitMedicinal

Only Longmorn 32 Year Old 1992 (cask 48454) - (Adelphi)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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