The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£2750£2500
Rating4.91/5

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value2/100

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £2500 vs £2750.

For beginners: The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£2750 vs £2500)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£2500 vs £2750)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 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

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateTobacco

Only Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

CitricFresh FruitSmokeyToastedHoney

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