Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldStrathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
DistilleryLongmornStrathmill
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%50.4%
Age15 yr26 yr
Price£150£160
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - 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 £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 £160)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£160 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 Strathmill?

Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - 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 ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Old Wood

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