Laballe Bas Armagnac 1982 / Bot.2026 vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Laballe Bas Armagnac 1982 / Bot.2026Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryLaballeLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£159£150
Rating5.00/5

Laballe Bas Armagnac 1982 / Bot.2026

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Laballe Bas Armagnac 1982 / Bot.2026

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 £159.

For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac 1982 / Bot.2026 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Laballe Bas Armagnac 1982 / Bot.2026

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£159 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 £159)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Laballe?

Laballe Bas Armagnac 1982 / Bot.2026 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

VanillaHoney

Only Laballe Bas Armagnac 1982 / Bot.2026

Cooked FruitOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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