Launceston 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Launceston 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Launceston Distillery
£153
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Launceston 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Launceston Distillery | Longmorn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.6% | 45% |
| Age | 5 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £152.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Launceston 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Launceston 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £153.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Launceston 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£152.95 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 £152.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Launceston?
Launceston 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
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Only Launceston 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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