Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldWillowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLongmornWillowbank
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandNew Zealand
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV45%53.8%
Age15 yr17 yr
Price£150£143.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value31/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £144 vs £150.

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £143.95)

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£143.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Willowbank?

Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

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