Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish
Benriach
£179
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 50.3% |
| Age | 15 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £150 | £178.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £179.
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 affordable (£150 vs £178.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£178.85 vs £150)
- −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 Benriach?
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish 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
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish