Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Longmorn
£285

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Tamdhu |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.2% | 43% |
| Age | 30 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £284.88 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £285 vs £395.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£284.88 vs £395)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £284.88)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (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
Only Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)