Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Foursquare
£150
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Foursquare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 45% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 Barbados?
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18