Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldGlengoyne 21 Year Old
DistilleryLongmornGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%43%
Age15 yr21 yr
Price£150£173.22
Rating5.00/54.24/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value24/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.24).

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £173.

For beginners: Glengoyne 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £173.22)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£173.22 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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