Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Longmorn 30 Year Old 1984 (cask 3212) - Whisky is Nature (Silver Seal)

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

Glenfarclas 30 Year OldLongmorn 30 Year Old 1984 (cask 3212) - Whisky is Nature (Silver Seal)
DistilleryGlenfarclasLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%56.3%
Age30 yr30 yr
Price£632.95£541.94
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Longmorn 30 Year Old 1984 (cask 3212) - Whisky is Nature (Silver Seal)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 30 Year Old 1984 (cask 3212) - Whisky is Nature (Silver Seal)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 30 Year Old 1984 (cask 3212) - Whisky is Nature (Silver Seal) is better value at £542 vs £633.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£632.95 vs £541.94)

Longmorn 30 Year Old 1984 (cask 3212) - Whisky is Nature (Silver Seal)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£541.94 vs £632.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 30 Year Old 1984 (cask 3212) - Whisky is Nature (Silver Seal) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

ChocolateTobacco

Only Longmorn 30 Year Old 1984 (cask 3212) - Whisky is Nature (Silver Seal)

Honey

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