Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 396999) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldCameronbridge 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 396999) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryLongmornCameron Bridge
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV45%53.9%
Age15 yr35 yr
Price£150£184.34
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 396999) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 396999) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £184.

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 £184.34)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 396999) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£184.34 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 Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 396999) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 396999) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodNutty

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