Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldDiamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency
DistilleryLongmornDiamond
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£160
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency

Smoke52/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency

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 £160.

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 £160)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£160 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 Diamond?

Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency

RubberyDried FruitChocolate

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