BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Longmorn 25 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

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

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry FinishLongmorn 25 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
DistilleryBenriachLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%53%
Age15 yr25 yr
Price£299£399.9
Rating5.00/5

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value17/100

Longmorn 25 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 25 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is better value at £299 vs £400.

For beginners: BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water

Longmorn 25 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399.9 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 25 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection 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

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Longmorn 25 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Malt ExtractToasted

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