Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldGlengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLongmornGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%50.5%
Age15 yr20 yr
Price£150£174.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value29/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £175.

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £174.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£174.95 vs £150)

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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