J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972 vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryJ.G Thomson & Co.Longmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV46%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£163.63£150
Rating5.00/5

J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972

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 £164.

For beginners: J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£163.63 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 £163.63)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractHoney

Only J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972

Old Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

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