Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Powers
£195
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Powers | Longmorn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 45% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £195 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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 £195.
For beginners: Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£195 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 £195)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Powers?
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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.
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
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old