Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12761) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12761) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory
★ 2.00
£125
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12761) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 50.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.00/5 |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12761) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12761) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12761) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £125 vs £150.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £124.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12761) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12761) - Old Particular (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.
Tasting notes
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12761) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)