Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV51.7%45%
Age24 yr15 yr
Price£110.74£150
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value45/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £111 vs £150.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£110.74 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £110.74)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 ExtractToasted

Only Loch Lomond 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 14015) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

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