Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryGlen ScotiaLongmorn
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45%
Age24 yr15 yr
Price£147.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £148 vs £150.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£147.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £147.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitLeathery

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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