Glen Garioch 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 11761) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glen Garioch 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 11761) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryGlen GariochLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.6%45%
Age26 yr15 yr
Price£168.85£150
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Glen Garioch 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 11761) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner35/100
Value18/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glen Garioch 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 11761) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £169.

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

Glen Garioch 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 11761) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£168.85 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £168.85)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 11761) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 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 Glen Garioch 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 11761) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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