Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Rhosdhu 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 3237) - First Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Rhosdhu 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 3237) - First Cask
Loch Lomond
£250
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Rhosdhu 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 3237) - First Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £150 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Rhosdhu 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 3237) - First Cask
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Rhosdhu 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 3237) - First Cask
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
Rhosdhu 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 3237) - First Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Rhosdhu?
Rhosdhu 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 3237) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Rhosdhu 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 3237) - First Cask
Where to buy
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Rhosdhu 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 3237) - First Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange