North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryNorth BritishLongmorn
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV55.2%45%
Age32 yr15 yr
Price£156.31£150
Rating5.00/5

North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £156.

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

North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£156.31 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 £156.31)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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

Honey

Only North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodSherriedOilyTobacco

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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