Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

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

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky
DistilleryBenrinnesLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV51.5%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£99.95£165
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value50/100

Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £100 vs £165.

For beginners: Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £165)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water

Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£165 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside 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

NuttySherried

Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Old WoodToasted

Only Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

Cooked FruitDried FruitVanilla

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