Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldMaster of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
DistilleryLongmornMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
Age15 yr30 yr
Price£150£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

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 £200.

For beginners: Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) 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 £199.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 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 Master?

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodTobaccoLeathery

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