Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm MòrLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryGlenrothesLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.2%45%
Age18 yr15 yr
Price£165.24£150
Rating5.00/5

Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr

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 £165.

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

Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£165.24 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 £165.24)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr 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 Glenrothes 18 Year Old (cask 7479) - Dràm Mòr

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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