The Epicurean Cognac Finish vs Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

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

The Epicurean Cognac FinishLongmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)
DistilleryThe EpicureanLongmorn
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%43%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£54.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value91/100

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Cognac Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) is better value at £47 vs £55.

For beginners: Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £46.95)

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Cognac Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaSherried

Only The Epicurean Cognac Finish

FragantFresh Fruit

Only Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

ToastedDried Fruit

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