Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£90
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Longmorn
£110
| Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Longmorn |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 50.6% |
| Age | 18 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £110.
For beginners: Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £109.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £89.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)