Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky vs Yoichi 20 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 Whisky
Longmorn
£3000
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
| Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Yoichi |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £3000 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Longmorn 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).
Yoichi 20 Year Old is better value at £2500 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 £2500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
- +More affordable (£2500 vs £3000)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
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 Yoichi?
Yoichi 20 Year Old 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 1969 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Butt / TWE 10th Anniversary / G&M Speyside Whisky
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old