Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryBunnahabhainLongmorn
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.2%45%
Age17 yr15 yr
Price£140£150
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £140 vs £150.

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

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£140 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £140)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Only Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedSmokeyLeatheryOld WoodMedicinal

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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