Blended Japanese Whisky 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Blended Japanese Whisky 21 Year Old - Forgotten GemsLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryForgotten GemsLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV58%45%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£199.95£150
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Blended Japanese Whisky 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Blended Japanese Whisky 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £200.

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

Blended Japanese Whisky 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Japanese Whisky 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Blended Japanese Whisky 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

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