Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Longmorn 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1722) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - AdelaLongmorn 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1722) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBladnochLongmorn
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.7%58%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£120£119.95
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value42/100

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1722) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1722) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1722) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £120 vs £120.

For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £119.95)

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1722) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£119.95 vs £120)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela 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.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1722) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanilla

Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

Old Wood

Only Longmorn 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1722) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Toasted

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