GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes BarriqueLongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryGlenAllachieLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.4%45%
Age13 yr15 yr
Price£127£150
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique is better value at £127 vs £150.

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

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique

Pros

  • +More affordable (£127 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.4%) — 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 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £127)

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

Only GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique

Citric

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt Extract

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