Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldFettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel
DistilleryLongmornFettercairn
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%63.5%
Age15 yr21 yr
Price£150£122.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel is better value at £123 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 £122.95)

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£122.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (63.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

Old WoodLeatherySherriedChocolate

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