Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryWillowbankLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryNew ZealandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV53.8%45%
Age17 yr15 yr
Price£143.95£150
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value31/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £144 vs £150.

For beginners: Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£143.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £143.95)

Who should buy Willowbank?

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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