Longmorn 25 Years 1994 – 2020 #DL13921 – Douglas Laing Old Particular

This Longmorn from Speyside has matured for a full quarter of a century into a true flavour masterpiece. Distilled in 1994 and bottled in 2020 by Douglas Laing for their Old Particular series, this whisky was aged in a refill hogshead and bottled at a bold 60.4%. Only 242 bottles were yielded from the cask, making this a powerful yet rare expression. Expect a graceful balance of ripe fruit, soft spices and the gentle touch of seasoned wood – a Speyside classic at its peak.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe stone fruits like apricot and peach, vanilla, light beeswax and a touch of almond. Behind that: hints of honey, oak and a delicate floral note.

Palate

Full and intense with flavours of baked apple, vanilla fudge, malt biscuits and a touch of white pepper. The high ABV brings power, but the creamy texture and warm wood tones keep it in balance.

Finish

Long and refined with lingering notes of vanilla, soft spice, dried peach and a gently drying oakiness.

Longmorn Distillery

Longmorn Distillery is located in the Speyside region, south of Elgin in Moray. Founded in 1894 by John Duff, Longmorn has a rich history and is known for its consistent production of high-quality whiskies. The distillery is located in a picturesque part of Speyside.

A unique feature of Longmorn is the use of traditional copper pot stills, which contribute to the rich and full flavour profiles of their whiskies. The distillery draws its water from the nearby Bardon Burn, which provides a pure and clear base for their whisky. Longmorn whiskies are known for their fruity and spicy flavour profiles, with notes of apple, pear, honey and a hint of spiciness.

The whiskies are mainly matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, which ensures a balanced and complex flavour. Longmorn produces single malts as well as whiskies used in blends, such as Chivas Regal. The combination of an idyllic location, traditional techniques and high-quality production makes Longmorn a respected name in the world of Scotch whisky.

Douglas Laing

Douglas Laing & Co. is one of the most respected independent bottlers in the whisky world. With a history dating back to 1948 and a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, the company continues to offer whiskies of exceptional quality. Their broad portfolio, which includes both single cask and small batch releases, makes Douglas Laing a favourite among whisky collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Whether it is a rare XOP bottling or a characterful blended malt like Big Peat, Douglas Laing offers a unique and authentic whisky experience.

History

Douglas Laing & Co. was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing in Glasgow, Scotland. The company began as a dealer and blender of whisky, but soon focused on selecting and bottling single cask and small batch whiskies.

Douglas Laing has always remained a family business, with the knowledge and passion for whisky passed from generation to generation. After Fred Douglas Laing, the company was run by his son, Fred Laing Jr, and later Fred's daughter Cara Laing and her husband Chris Leggat also joined the company.