Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Longmorn
£110
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | WhistlePig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 50.6% | 43% |
| Age | 28 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £124 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) is better value at £110 vs £124.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £124)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124 vs £109.95)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi) 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.
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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Only Longmorn 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 9907) (Adelphi)
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World