Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

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

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old
DistilleryLongmornBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.2%59.2%
Age25 yr7 yr
Price£130.88£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value59/100

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £131.

For beginners: Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£130.88 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £130.88)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.

Who should buy Port?

Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old 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

Sherried

Only Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

HoneyVanillaOld WoodMalt Extract

Only Port Charlotte MRC:01 7 Year Old

SmokeyFresh FruitOilyLeathery

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