Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - 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.

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Longmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryInvergordonLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV41%45%
Age34 yr15 yr
Price£145£150
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £145 vs £150.

For beginners: Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£145 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £145)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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.

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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 8156) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Old WoodOily

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

HoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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