Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryThompson Bros.Longmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV44.9%45%
Age38 yr15 yr
Price£199.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (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 £200.

For beginners: Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (38 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 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 £199.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Only Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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