Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldMars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
DistilleryLongmornMars
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%52%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£177.17
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022

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 £177.

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 £177.17)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£177.17 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 Mars?

Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022

CitricOilyVegetative

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