Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldMars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)
DistilleryLongmornMars
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%48%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£109.5
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value37/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition) is better value at £110 vs £150.

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £109.5)

Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£109.5 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Single Malt (2021 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)

FragantNew Wood

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