Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Balvenie 30 Year Old

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

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyBalvenie 30 Year Old
DistilleryLongmornBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%44.2%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£2500£3192.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Balvenie 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value2/100

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £2500 vs £3193.

For beginners: Balvenie 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£2500 vs £3192.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Balvenie 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£3192.95 vs £2500)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Balvenie?

Balvenie 30 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Longmorn Centenary 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

CitricFresh FruitSmokeyToasted

Only Balvenie 30 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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