Longmorn 15 Year Old vs North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldNorth British 33 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryLongmornNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV45%56.2%
Age15 yr33 yr
Price£150£131.93
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £132 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 £131.93)

North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£131.93 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — 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 North?

North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

Honey

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodNuttyLeatheryTobacco

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