Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
£163
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Vintage Malt Whisky Company | Longmorn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.5% | 45% |
| Age | 38 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £163.13 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £163.
For beginners: Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£163.13 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £163.13)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Family?
Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Family Silver 38 Year Old 1984 (cask VMW51 ) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old