Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025 vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025 | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Longmorn |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 45% |
| Age | 18 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £116.5 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025 is better value at £117 vs £150.
For beginners: Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£116.5 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £116.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Where to buy
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange