Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV55.9%45%
Age25 yr15 yr
Price£150.96£150
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

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 £151.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150.96 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 £150.96)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Old Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

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