Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldTalisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryLongmornTalisker
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%50%
Age15 yr11 yr
Price£150£169.39
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £169.

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 £169.39)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.39 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 Talisker?

Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Talisker 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 20288) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitLeatheryOld Wood

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