Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldRoseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
DistilleryLongmornRoseisle
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%56.5%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) is better value at £150 vs £150.

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — 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 Roseisle?

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) 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 ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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