Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldSpeyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky
DistilleryLongmornMacallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£185
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

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 £185.

For beginners: Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £185)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£185 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 Speyside?

Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Speyside (M) 2005 / 18 Year Old / Signatory for Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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