Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Octomore 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldOctomore 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLongmornBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%49%
Age15 yr6 yr
Price£150£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Octomore 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Octomore 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £200.

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 £199.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Octomore 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 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 Octomore?

Octomore 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Octomore 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalOily

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