Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Darkness! Cragganmore 27 Year Old Fino Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Darkness! Cragganmore 27 Year Old Fino Cask Finish
Cragganmore
★ 5.00
£182
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Darkness! Cragganmore 27 Year Old Fino Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Cragganmore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 49.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £150 | £181.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Darkness! Cragganmore 27 Year Old Fino Cask Finish
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Darkness! Cragganmore 27 Year Old Fino Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £182.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £181.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Darkness! Cragganmore 27 Year Old Fino Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£181.95 vs £150)
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 Darkness!?
Darkness! Cragganmore 27 Year Old Fino Cask Finish 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 Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Darkness! Cragganmore 27 Year Old Fino Cask Finish