Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldHakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition
DistilleryLongmornHakushu
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%43%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£250
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition

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

Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Hakushu?

Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition 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

Both taste of

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition

SmokeyNew Wood

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