Highland Park 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 800199) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Highland Park 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 800199) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkLongmorn
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%45%
Age15 yr15 yr
Price£169.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 800199) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Highland Park 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 800199) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky)

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 £170.

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

Highland Park 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 800199) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£169.95 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 £169.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 800199) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Highland Park 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 800199) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokeyOld WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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