Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky AgencyLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryDiamondLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£160£150
Rating5.00/5

Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency

Smoke52/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency

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 £160.

For beginners: Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£160 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 £160)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Diamond?

Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Diamond 2003 (53.1% Bottling) / 18 Year Old / The Whisky Agency

RubberyDried FruitChocolate

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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