Cragganmore 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Cragganmore 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryCragganmoreLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.2%45%
Age26 yr15 yr
Price£156.95£150
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Cragganmore 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner45/100
Value32/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Cragganmore 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £157.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Cragganmore 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£156.95 vs £150)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £156.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 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

Toasted

Only Cragganmore 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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