Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldLedaig 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLongmornTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%48.6%
Age15 yr21 yr
Price£150£139.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £140 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 £139.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£139.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • 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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Ledaig 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeySherriedOld WoodLeatheryTobacco

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