Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryDouglas LaingLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.2%45%
Age22 yr15 yr
Price£118.43£150
Rating5.00/5

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) is better value at £118 vs £150.

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

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£118.43 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • 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

  • More expensive (£150 vs £118.43)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Yula?

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) 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 Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyDried FruitLeatheryOld WoodNutty

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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