Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%45%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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 £150.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Old WoodSherried

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

ToastedFresh Fruit

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