Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Benrinnes
£151
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.1% | 45% |
| Age | 10 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £150.85 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £151.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150.85 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 £150.85)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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.
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
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