Longmorn 15 Year Old vs The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldThe Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)
DistilleryLongmornBunnahabhain
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%46%
Age15 yr20 yr
Price£150£246.5
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £247.

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 £246.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£246.5 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 The?

The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Intrepid Mariner 20 Year Old 2002 - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)

SmokeyDried FruitLeatheryHay-likeCooked Fruit

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