Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)
Ardmore
£140
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Ardmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 50.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £140 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency) is better value at £140 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 £140)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£140 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — 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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency) 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
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros. & The Whisky Agency)