SMWS 114.1 (Longrow) / 9 Year Old / Millennium Campbeltown Whisky vs Talisker 30 Year Old

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

SMWS 114.1 (Longrow) / 9 Year Old / Millennium Campbeltown WhiskyTalisker 30 Year Old
DistilleryLongrowTalisker
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.5%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£1000£829.95
Rating5.00/5

SMWS 114.1 (Longrow) / 9 Year Old / Millennium Campbeltown Whisky

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Talisker 30 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value6/100

SMWS 114.1 (Longrow) / 9 Year Old / Millennium Campbeltown Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Talisker 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Talisker 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Talisker 30 Year Old is better value at £830 vs £1000.

For beginners: SMWS 114.1 (Longrow) / 9 Year Old / Millennium Campbeltown Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

SMWS 114.1 (Longrow) / 9 Year Old / Millennium Campbeltown Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£1000 vs £829.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Talisker 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£829.95 vs £1000)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy SMWS?

SMWS 114.1 (Longrow) / 9 Year Old / Millennium Campbeltown 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 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOily

Only SMWS 114.1 (Longrow) / 9 Year Old / Millennium Campbeltown Whisky

KipperyCooked MashToasted

Only Talisker 30 Year Old

Fresh FruitOld WoodLeathery

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