Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldBowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3
DistilleryLongmornBowmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%43%
Age15 yr18 yr
Price£150£250
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £250.

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £250)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3

SmokeySherriedLeatheryOld Wood

Where to buy

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3

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