Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1987 (cask SC87C) - The Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1987 (cask SC87C) - The Single Cask
Strathclyde
£137
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1987 (cask SC87C) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Strathclyde |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 52.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £150 | £137.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1987 (cask SC87C) - The Single Cask
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1987 (cask SC87C) - The Single Cask
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1987 (cask SC87C) - The Single Cask is better value at £137 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 £137.42)
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1987 (cask SC87C) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£137.42 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — 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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1987 (cask SC87C) - The Single Cask 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
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1987 (cask SC87C) - The Single Cask