Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Springbank 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11366) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Springbank 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11366) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank
★ 4.00
£242
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Springbank 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11366) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £242.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Springbank 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11366) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Springbank 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11366) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £242.
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 £242.32)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11366) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£242.32 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Springbank?
Springbank 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11366) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Springbank 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11366) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)