Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Mortlach
£180
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £150 | £179.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £180.
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 affordable (£150 vs £179.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179.95 vs £150)
- −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 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV 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
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV