Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside WhiskyLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryMacallanLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£185£150
Rating5.00/5

Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £185.

For beginners: Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£185 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £185)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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