Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Longmorn
£51
| Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyburn | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 55.4% |
| Age | 7 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £51.13 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £51.
For beginners: Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £51.13)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Longmorn 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£51.13 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Speyburn?
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 1997 (cask 163310) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of