Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Appleton 2002 / 20 Year Old / Hearts Collection

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldAppleton 2002 / 20 Year Old / Hearts Collection
DistilleryLongmornAppleton
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£228
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Appleton 2002 / 20 Year Old / Hearts Collection

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Appleton 2002 / 20 Year Old / Hearts Collection

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 £228.

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 £228)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Appleton 2002 / 20 Year Old / Hearts Collection

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£228 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 Appleton?

Appleton 2002 / 20 Year Old / Hearts Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Appleton 2002 / 20 Year Old / Hearts Collection

Cooked FruitNuttySmokey

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