Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryAultmoreLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.2%45%
Age11 yr15 yr
Price£120£150
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £120 vs £150.

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£120 vs £150)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £120)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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.

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

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

New Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Honey

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