Longmorn 15 Year Old vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldThe Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5
DistilleryLongmornThe Lakes Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5 is better value at £134 vs £150.

For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5 is more approachable (70/100 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 £133.99)

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£133.99 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodNutty

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