Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathmill
£111
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Strathmill |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 50.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £150 | £111.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £111 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 £111.43)
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£111.43 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Strathmill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 998548) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)