Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey
£110
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £150 | £109.58 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £110 vs £150.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £109.58)
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£109.58 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)