Longmorn 1973 21 Year Old Sherry Cask First Cask

Longmorn 15 Year Old

A treasured position of mine, I was surprised at how much was left in the bottle. I wish I’d bought more before it was discontinued, although I’ve yet to try the 16 year old, put off by the consistently poor reviews (at least compared to this). The spirit is amber in colour and has a pleasing glass coating viscosity. The aromas are mainly sweet...

Score 94/100

Longmorn 23 Year Old 1988 WIN First Cask

Whisky Import Nederland already bottled some beauties in their First Cask series. I remember a fantastic Highland Park 11 Year Old, a stunning Bunna 20 Year Old in the disguise of the Isle of Islay and a sober 20 Year Old Littlemill. Today I will try the 23 Year Old Longmorn from a refill sherry hogshead. The nose is rife with the fresh and...

Score 88/100

Longmorn SMWS 7.65 - A Balm for the Soul

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottled this 21 Year Old Longmorn at cask strength, from a refill sherry butt, that was put to sleep in December 1989. The description says A Balm for the Soul. That sounds very promising, indeed. The nose is amazingly complex and inviting. Nuts, both roasted and sugared, fresh figs, all of this doused in something...

Score 90/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Confuse the Longmorn 15 with the Longmorn 16 at your own peril. The 15 is in a different class altogether. The Sixteen year, while competent, lacks the sophistication and balance of its slightly younger sibling. TASTING NOTES Color: Rich amber in the bottle and lighter in the glass. Nose: Strawberries and cream, balsa wood, goatskin leather,...

Score 92/100