Springbank 18 Year Old vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Springbank 18 Year Old | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Longmorn |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 45% |
| Age | 18 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £120 | £150 |
| Rating | 4.40/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 18 Year Old
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Springbank 18 Year Old
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).
Springbank 18 Year Old is better value at £120 vs £150.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Springbank 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£120 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £120)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
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 Springbank 18 Year Old
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Where to buy
Springbank 18 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange