Scarabus 30 Year Old vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Scarabus 30 Year OldLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryHunter LaingLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.6%45%
Age30 yr15 yr
Price£231.5£150
Rating5.00/5

Scarabus 30 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Scarabus 30 Year Old

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 £232.

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

Scarabus 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£231.5 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £231.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Scarabus?

Scarabus 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Scarabus 30 Year Old

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeatheryOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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