Glen Spey 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5980) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5980) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
A. D. Rattray
£121
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Spey 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5980) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | A. D. Rattray | Longmorn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59% | 45% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £121.41 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5980) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Glen Spey 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5980) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5980) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £121 vs £150.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5980) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +More affordable (£121.41 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
- −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 £121.41)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5980) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 Spey 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5980) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old