Ardmore 25 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Ardmore 25 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryArdmoreLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.9%45%
Age25 yr15 yr
Price£211£150
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 25 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Ardmore 25 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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 £211.

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

Ardmore 25 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£211 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £211)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 25 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ardmore 25 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokeyLeatheryDried FruitOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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