Linkwood 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old - 1980sLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old - 1980s

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 £199.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

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