Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Alistair Walker
£126
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Alistair Walker |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 52% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £125.57 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £126 vs £150.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125.57)
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +More affordable (£125.57 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −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 Orkney?
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)