Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldJohnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
DistilleryLongmornJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV45%40%
Age15 yr18 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/53.96/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value20/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.96).

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old

Old WoodDried Fruit

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