Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2022

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldLagavulin 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2022
DistilleryLongmornLagavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%57.7%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Lagavulin 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2022

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lagavulin 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2022

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 £199.

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 £199)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Lagavulin 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2022

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 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 Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2022 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

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryOld WoodKippery

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