Longmorn 15 Year Old vs GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique
GlenAllachie
£127
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 59.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £150 | £127 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique
Longmorn 15 Year Old
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique is better value at £127 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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £127)
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique
Pros
- +More affordable (£127 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — 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 GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique 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 GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique