Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldSazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryLongmornSazerac
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV45%45%
Age15 yr18 yr
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value33/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £150 vs £150.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Sazerac?

Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)

NuttyOld WoodVegetative

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