Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Pre 2015

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldGlen Scotia 12 Year Old - Pre 2015
DistilleryLongmornGlen Scotia
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%46%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Pre 2015

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner45/100
Value30/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Pre 2015

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Pre 2015 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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Pre 2015

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Pre 2015 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Pre 2015

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryOld Wood

Where to buy

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Pre 2015

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