Longmorn 15 Year Old vs W.D. O’Connell 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 100007985) - Sherry Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
W.D. O’Connell 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 100007985) - Sherry Series
W.D. O'Connell
£139
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | W.D. O’Connell 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 100007985) - Sherry Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | W.D. O'Connell |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 59.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £139.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
W.D. O’Connell 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 100007985) - Sherry Series
Longmorn 15 Year Old
W.D. O’Connell 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 100007985) - Sherry Series
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
W.D. O’Connell 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 100007985) - Sherry Series is better value at £139 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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £139.21)
W.D. O’Connell 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 100007985) - Sherry Series
Pros
- +More affordable (£139.21 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — 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 W.D.?
W.D. O’Connell 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 100007985) - Sherry Series 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
Only W.D. O’Connell 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 100007985) - Sherry Series