GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9 vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryGlenDronachLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.2%45%
Age23 yr15 yr
Price£119.95£150
Rating5.00/5

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9 is better value at £120 vs £150.

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

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9

Pros

  • +More affordable (£119.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £119.95)

Who should buy GlenDronach?

GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5470) - Batch 9

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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