Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldMortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
DistilleryLongmornMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%51.2%
Age15 yr25 yr
Price£150£180.9
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £181.

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 £180.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£180.9 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 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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

Malt Extract

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

HoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Old WoodTobaccoLeatheryNutty

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