Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldGlen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryLongmornGlen Moray
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%50.1%
Age15 yr26 yr
Price£150£176.65
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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 £177.

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 £176.65)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£176.65 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodNuttyDried Fruit

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