Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 4.75
£109
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £150 | £108.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £109 vs £150.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £108.89)
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£108.89 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice 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 Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice