Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask FinishLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryDeanstonLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.3%45%
Age17 yr15 yr
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

For beginners: Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask 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 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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