Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Bruichladdich 13 Year Old 2005 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2019

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldBruichladdich 13 Year Old 2005 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2019
DistilleryLongmornBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%61.1%
Age15 yr13 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Bruichladdich 13 Year Old 2005 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2019

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bruichladdich 13 Year Old 2005 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2019

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 £199.

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 £199)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bruichladdich 13 Year Old 2005 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2019

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 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 Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 13 Year Old 2005 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2019 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

Toasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Bruichladdich 13 Year Old 2005 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2019

SherriedSmokeyDried FruitLeathery

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