Longmorn 12 years 2012 – 2024 #921 Cask Strength Collection

This Longmorn 12 years, bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of their renowned Cask Strength Collection, is a vibrant Speyside whisky with a classic profile. Fully matured in a first fill bourbon barrel, this release showcases Longmorn’s signature style: creamy, fruity and beautifully aromatic. The influence of the fresh bourbon cask adds layers of vanilla sweetness, juicy orchard fruit and soft spice. A bright and characterful dram that balances power with finesse.

Tasting Note

Nose

Fresh and inviting with aromas of peach, apricot, vanilla and blossom. Underneath, gentle notes of coconut, honey and a hint of citrus.

Palate

Juicy and elegant with flavours of ripe apple, crème brûlée, white grapes and a touch of nutmeg. The bourbon barrel brings a creamy mouthfeel and gentle sweetness.

Finish

Medium to long with notes of vanilla, light oak, soft spice and a pleasant drying edge. Refined, balanced and surprisingly drinkable at cask strength.

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.