Fettercairn 18 Year Old vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 18 Year OldLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryFettercairnLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%45%
Age18 yr15 yr
Price£176.5£150
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 18 Year Old

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 £177.

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

Fettercairn 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£176.5 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 £176.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only Fettercairn 18 Year Old

Citric

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt Extract

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