Longmorn 18 yr previous Speyside Single Malt Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $250) $169.99 View
David Othenin-Girard | Ok&L Purchaser |Evaluate Date: 06/2025
“I’m completely in love with Longmorn, however the distillery has been sadly absent from our cabinets for a few years. We used to do exceptionally nicely with the well-priced 16-year, which was creamy and scrumptious, however ultimately the worth went loopy—after which it was discontinued. When the house owners relaunched the model, they did a lot proper: a limited-release 18-year-old whisky, non-chillfiltered, cask power, small batch. However for one mistake—the worth was completely wild. Nearly $300! Now, at almost half off, we’re getting severe about this one. Let’s have a go. The colour is burnished (1.1). A fully basic nostril of wealthy roasted vanilla, an enormous pan of roasted fruits—persimmon, pear, and pineapple—dense, zingy barrel spice—galangal, cinnamon, extra vanilla, and clove. Seville orange peel and fresh-baked biscuits with some water, however usually very a lot centered on roasted fruits and earthy spice. The feel is full-bodied and nearly thick. Wildflower honey, wax fruit, roasted malt, darkish chocolate, buttercream. It completely loves a splash of water, softening and broadening in an exquisite approach. It’s nonetheless a particular luxurious whisky at this value, but it surely feels extraordinarily honest now quite than type of foolish.IF you’re keen on Longmorn or Speyside whisky typically, it might be very bizarre to see this once more at this value, so don’t maintain your horses right here.”
Longmorn’s 18-12 months-Outdated Single Batch launch is a standout expression from one among Speyside’s most quietly revered distilleries. Matured in a mixture of American oak ex bourbon barrels and hogsheads, this unfiltered, cask-strength single malt reveals the polish and complexity that comes from almost twenty years of getting older. On the nostril, there’s an instantaneous impression of richness—layers of golden orchard fruit, honeyed malt, and tender vanilla weave into deeper notes of citrus oil and toasted coconut. The palate delivers an opulent, full-bodied texture balanced by a brilliant, structured core. Stone fruit, baked apples, and tropical hints meet creamy toffee, spice, and a contact of charred oak. The upper proof provides it energy with out sacrificing finesse, and a splash of water teases out much more fruit and floral nuance. This launch completely captures Longmorn’s type—elegant but substantial, with a protracted, refined end that hints at darkish chocolate, ginger, and dried fruit. Whereas the model retains a comparatively low profile, this bottling makes a powerful case for Longmorn’s place amongst Speyside’s elite. A must have for followers of mature Scotch that doesn’t chase tendencies, simply delivers on high quality.
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