Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Longmorn |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 45% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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 £150.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old