Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldMacduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryLongmornMacduff
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%58.5%
Age15 yr18 yr
Price£150£138.06
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £138 vs £150.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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 £138.06)

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£138.06 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SherriedChocolateLeatheryTobaccoOld Wood

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