Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 EditionLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryHakushuLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£250£150
Rating5.00/5

Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition

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 £250.

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

Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 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 £250)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Hakushu?

Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2025 Edition

SmokeyNew Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

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