Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryInvergordonLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV54.2%45%
Age30 yr15 yr
Price£157.95£150
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value25/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £158.

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£157.95 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £157.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

HoneyFresh Fruit

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