Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldPaul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLongmornPaul John
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%58%
Age15 yr6 yr
Price£150£148.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value34/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £149 vs £150.

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £148.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£148.95 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water

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 Paul?

Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smokey

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