Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood
£117
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 45% |
| Age | 24 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £116.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £117 vs £150.
For beginners: Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£116.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £116.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2328) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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