Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Murray McDavid
£177
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Longmorn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.5% | 45% |
| Age | 30 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £176.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £177.
For beginners: Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£176.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £176.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Àlainn?
Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
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
Only Àlainn 30 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old