BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

BenRiach 22 Year Old AlbarizaLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryBenriachLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45%
Age22 yr15 yr
Price£119.95£150
Rating5.00/55.00/5

BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value42/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza is better value at £120 vs £150.

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

BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£119.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £119.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza

SherriedSmokeyDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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