Longmorn 15 Year Old vs The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Ian Macleod
£142
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Ian Macleod |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 56.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £150 | £142.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is better value at £142 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 £142.2)
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£142.2 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — 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 The?
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)