Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
Johnnie Walker
★ 3.96
£199
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old | 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 | 3.96/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.96).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
Only Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old