Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary BottlingLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryBenromachLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%45%
Age17 yr15 yr
Price£199.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling

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 £200.

For beginners: Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 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 £199.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling 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

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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