Longmorn 1989 19 Year Old Speciality Drinks

Longmorn 16 Year Old

What a bottle...Glass, paper, metal, leather, wood. What about the components inside the bottle? Non-chill filtered, 16 years in oak - sherry? bourbon? Who knows. The label does not say. It is a Speysider, so I would assume some sherry cask influence. Soft meaty rancio on the nose. I feel like this note is often in sherried whisky. It reminds me...

Score 77/100

Longmorn The Distiller's Choice

Two years! That’s how long ago it was since I last tried a Longmorn. But when Bob, a whisky buddy from my neighborhood, came over with a special bottle he had received for his birthday, I realized I had missed out on something. Now, before trying that particular bottle, I’ll first try an entry level version of this Speysider to get the palate...

Score 81/100

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 1969 G&M CASK

In May 2011 I tasted a sistercask of this one, the Longmorn 21 Year Old 1969/1991 (cask #3716/3717) at a cask strength of 61%. That one was amazing, so the expectations for this one are very high. The nose is round and deep, if you take my meaning. Old leather, furniture polish, honey and a hint of smoke are upholstered with wonderfully fruity...

Score 93/100