Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldCaol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan
DistilleryLongmornCaol Ila
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%55.5%
Age15 yr15 yr
Price£150£115.07
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan is better value at £115 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 £115.07)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£115.07 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Caol?

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

SmokeySherriedDried FruitMedicinalOily

Where to buy

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

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