Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldPaul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLongmornPaul John
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%57.2%
Age15 yr6 yr
Price£150£147.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value34/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £148 vs £150.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £147.95)

Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£147.95 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water

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 Paul?

Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Toasted

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