Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Bruichladdich
£187
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 50% |
| Age | 15 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £150 | £186.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £187.
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 £186.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£186.95 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 Octomore?
Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11941) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) 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
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