Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldGlenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr
DistilleryLongmornGlenrothes
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%55.2%
Age15 yr18 yr
Price£150£165.24
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £165.

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 affordable (£150 vs £165.24)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£165.24 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 Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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