Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 1.295) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 1.295) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryGlenfarclasLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58%45%
Age13 yr15 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 1.295) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 1.295) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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 £199.

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

Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 1.295) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 1.295) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 1.295) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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