Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldGlen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
DistilleryLongmornGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%56.7%
Age15 yr20 yr
Price£150£250
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 2003 (cask 9.294) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

CitricFragant

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