Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 1438) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 1438) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryBunnahabhainLongmorn
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.5%45%
Age22 yr15 yr
Price£199.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 1438) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 1438) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 1438) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • 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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 1438) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 1438) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedSmokeyLeatheryOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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