Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldPowers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
DistilleryLongmornPowers
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV45%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£195
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

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 £195.

For beginners: Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £195)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£195 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Powers?

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Toasted

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