Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Singleton of Glen Ord 17 Year Old (Special Release 2025)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldSingleton of Glen Ord 17 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
DistilleryLongmornGlen Ord
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%55.5%
Age15 yr17 yr
Price£150£149.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Singleton of Glen Ord 17 Year Old (Special Release 2025)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness62/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Singleton of Glen Ord 17 Year Old (Special Release 2025)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Singleton of Glen Ord 17 Year Old (Special Release 2025) 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £149.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Singleton of Glen Ord 17 Year Old (Special Release 2025)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Singleton?

Singleton of Glen Ord 17 Year Old (Special Release 2025) 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

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Singleton of Glen Ord 17 Year Old (Special Release 2025)

SherriedSmokey

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