Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky vs Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside WhiskyHighland Park 40 Year Old
DistilleryLongmornHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.3%
AgeNAS40 yr
Price£3000£2995
Rating4.88/5

Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky

Smoke52/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value2/100

Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 40 Year Old is better value at £2995 vs £3000.

For beginners: Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£3000 vs £2995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More affordable (£2995 vs £3000)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky

LeatheryChocolateRubbery

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

TobaccoDried Fruit

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