Longmorn 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Longmorn
£109
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Longmorn 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 49.5% | 53.5% |
| Age | 26 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £108.75 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £109 vs £119.
For beginners: Longmorn 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£108.75 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £108.75)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 Old?
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof 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 26 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof