Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky
Longmorn
£135
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Talisker |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.3% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £135 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £135.
For beginners: Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£135 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 2002 / 17 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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
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