Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden HorseLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryChichibuLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56%45%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£130.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse is better value at £131 vs £150.

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

Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse

Pros

  • +More affordable (£130.95 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £130.95)

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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