Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£200
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Longmorn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.9% | 45% |
| Age | 38 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £200.
For beginners: Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 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 £199.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
Only Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old