Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryInvergordonLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV51.3%45%
Age25 yr15 yr
Price£129.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £130 vs £150.

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

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£129.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — 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 £129.95)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)

Old Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

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