Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)
Johnnie Walker
£199
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Longmorn |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 45% |
| Age | 18 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
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: Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old (1L)
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old