The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak vs Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine OakLongmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£1500£2500
Rating4.80/5

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value3/100

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is better value at £1500 vs £2500.

For beginners: The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£1500 vs £2500)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£2500 vs £1500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak 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 Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

SherriedVanillaChocolateDried Fruit

Only Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

CitricFresh FruitSmokeyHoney

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