Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryBunnahabhainLongmorn
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.3%45%
Age10 yr15 yr
Price£120£150
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi) is better value at £120 vs £150.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £120)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi) 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.

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

Only Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)

SherriedSmokeyOld WoodLeathery

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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