Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryMarsLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£109.5£150
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value37/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition) is better value at £110 vs £150.

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

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£109.5 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £109.5)

Who should buy Mars?

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

VanillaFresh FruitHoney

Only Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

FragantNew Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

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