Longmorn 32 years 1992 - 2024 #48454

A 32-year-old Longmorn is something truly special. This stunning single cask release from Adelphi was distilled in 1992 and bottled in 2024, having spent more than three decades maturing to perfection. Longmorn is known for its fruity and waxy distillate, and in this rare bottling, time has done its magic. With only a few bottles available from this exceptional cask, this is a treasure for connoisseurs and collectors alike. Adelphi’s eye for cask selection shines through in every drop.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich aromas of beeswax, dried apricots, tropical fruit and antique oak. Hints of vanilla, tobacco leaf and orange zest add elegance.

Palate

Velvety and deeply complex. Notes of honey, raisins, clove, peach and marzipan are joined by subtle spice and gentle tannins.

Finish

Long and layered, with lingering touches of spice, old wood and a delicate trace of mocha and dates.

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.

Adelphi Distillery Limited

Adelphi Distillery Limited is an independent bottler of mainly Scotch Single Malt whiskies, known for its high quality and limited editions. Besides Scotch whisky, they sometimes make forays into other whisky countries, but rum and armagnac can also be found in Adelphi Distillery Limited's portfolio. The company has a rich history dating back to the 19th century and is today a respected name in the whisky world.

History and Origins

• Establishment: The original Adelphi Distillery was founded in 1826 in the Gorbals, a district in Glasgow, Scotland. The distillery produced a wide range of whiskies, both single malts and grain whiskies.
• Closure and revival: The original distillery closed in the early 20th century. In the 1990s, the Adelphi name was revived by Jamie Walker, a descendant of the original owners. Since then, Adelphi has focused on bottling high-quality, rare spirits.