Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
£160
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 58.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £150 | £159.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £160.
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 £159.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£159.95 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 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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