Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldMortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLongmornMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%57.1%
Age15 yr22 yr
Price£150£191.2
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value26/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £191.

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £191.2)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£191.2 vs £150)

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 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodTobacco

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