GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish vs Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

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

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood FinishLongmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
DistilleryGlenAllachieLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48.1%
Age9 yr22 yr
Price£49.9£72.95
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is better value at £50 vs £73.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £49.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish 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 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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 GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Malt ExtractVanillaNew Wood

Only Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld WoodToasted

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