Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch WhiskyLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryBallantine'sLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£234£150
Rating5.00/5

Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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 £234.

For beginners: Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£234 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £234)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ballantine's?

Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch 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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Citric

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

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