Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)
Johnnie Walker
£199
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 45% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £150 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
- −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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)