Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£122
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £150 | £121.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £122 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 £121.66)
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£121.66 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
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Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
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