Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldInchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryLongmornLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%51%
Age15 yr22 yr
Price£150£114.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £115 vs £150.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £114.95)

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +More affordable (£114.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland 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 Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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