Johnnie Walker Premier vs Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

Johnnie Walker PremierLongmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerLongmorn
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%49.2%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£199£284.88
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Premier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Premier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Premier is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Premier is better value at £199 vs £285.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Premier is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Premier

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £284.88)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£284.88 vs £199)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Premier suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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

Old Wood

Only Johnnie Walker Premier

SherriedDried FruitChocolateTobacco

Only Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

HoneyMalt ExtractNuttyToasted

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