Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldWire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryLongmornWhite Peak Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%60.9%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£124.95
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £125 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 £124.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£124.95 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — 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 Wire?

Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokeyOily

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