Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryLongmornThe Macallan
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age30 yr18 yr
Price£599£399
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is better value at £399 vs £599.

For beginners: Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 18 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£599 vs £399)

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £599)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Longmorn 30 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Old WoodNutty

Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

VanillaHoney

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