Longmorn 15 Year Old vs WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldWV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen
DistilleryLongmornWV Baker
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£179
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £179.

For beginners: WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £179)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£179 vs £150)
  • 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 WV?

WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

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