Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.3%45%
Age27 yr15 yr
Price£127.95£150
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value35/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £128 vs £150.

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

Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£127.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £127.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Islay?

Islay Blended Malt #2 27 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 Blended Malt 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

Only Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeySherriedOld WoodLeathery

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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