Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay WhiskyLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryLagavulinLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 15 Year Old 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

Toasted

Only Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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