Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1990s vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1990sLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryDalmoreLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1990s

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: Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1990s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1990s

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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