Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

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

Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
DistilleryLongmornStrathisla
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.8%43%
Age25 yr30 yr
Price£139.95£87.07
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value57/100

Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £140.

For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£139.95 vs £87.07)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£87.07 vs £139.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Strathisla?

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyOld Wood

Only Longmorn 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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