Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Bowmore 15 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2019

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldBowmore 15 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2019
DistilleryLongmornBowmore
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%51.7%
Age15 yr15 yr
Price£150£250
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2019

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2019

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 £250.

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 £250)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2019

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£250 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 Bowmore?

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2019 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Bowmore 15 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2019

SmokeySherriedDried FruitChocolateMedicinal

Where to buy

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2019

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