Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Scarabus 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Scarabus 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Hunter Laing |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 43.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £150 | £231.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Scarabus 30 Year Old
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Scarabus 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £232.
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 £231.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Scarabus 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£231.5 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Scarabus?
Scarabus 30 Year Old 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
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Scarabus 30 Year Old