Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Redbreast
★ 4.57
£139
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Redbreast |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 45% | 60.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £150 | £139 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.57/5 |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £139 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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £139)
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£139 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 Redbreast?
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 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
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)