Balvenie 17 Year Old - The Week of Peat vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balvenie 17 Year Old - The Week of Peat | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 45% |
| Age | 17 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £125 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 17 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Balvenie 17 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 17 Year Old - The Week of Peat is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 17 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£125 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 17 Year Old - The Week of Peat 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 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
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