Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) vs Longmorn 12 Year Old - (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
Longmorn 12 Year Old - (Gordon and MacPhail)
Longmorn
£42
| Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | Longmorn 12 Year Old - (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilkerran | Longmorn |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £47.95 | £41.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Longmorn 12 Year Old - (Gordon and MacPhail)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Longmorn 12 Year Old - (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 12 Year Old - (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £42 vs £48.
For beginners: Longmorn 12 Year Old - (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.95 vs £41.76)
Longmorn 12 Year Old - (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£41.76 vs £47.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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 12 Year Old - (Gordon and MacPhail) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Only Longmorn 12 Year Old - (Gordon and MacPhail)