Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Longrow 16 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldLongrow 16 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)
DistilleryLongmornSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%54.7%
Age15 yr16 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Longrow 16 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longrow 16 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longrow 16 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Longrow?

Longrow 16 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl) 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.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Longrow 16 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)

SmokeyDried FruitLeatheryMedicinalOld Wood

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