Longmorn 15 Year Old vs North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£156
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 45% | 54.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £150 | £156.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £156.
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 £156.05)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£156.05 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 North?
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)