Longmorn 15 Year Old vs North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
£180
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 45% | 46.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £150 | £179.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£179.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 North?
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)