Longmorn 25 yo Triple Cask Matured Batch L04

 

 

 

53,7°

Distillery : Longmorn - Speyside 

American Oak Casks, Hogsheads, Sherry Butts

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2022

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

Owned by Pernod Ricard through its subsidiary Chivas Brothers, Longmorn is a discreet distillery renowned for its fruity, indulgent character. Most of its production goes into blends, but there are also a number of original bottlings, such as this one, first launched in 2019 as part of the Secret Speyside Collection range. Here we have the Batch L04, bottled in 2022 but released in 2023. After this Batch, the 25 Year Old becomes part of the Core Range, and there is no longer any particular Batch.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Pear brioche, sponge cake, christmas pudding, raisins, candied fruits, waxed noble wood, chocolate and caramel, orange peel, dates and figs. Lime, a hint of blackcurrant, wel-ripened quetsches and mirabelles. Spring freshness, forest undergrowth. On the palate, chocolate-covered blood orange slices, maple syrup and cinnamon, walnut brownie, but also grapefruit and a very slight touch of bitterness, before plunging into a long, powerful finish, raspberry coulis and braised chestnuts, liquorice and dried prunes, damp bark and floral fragrances.

 

In Short, 

A very fruity and solid Longmorn, the Sherry is not overpowering, but gives a lovely warmth to the whole and emphasises the fruit. The balance is very good. The price, however, is too high for my liking, which is a shame as this is a fine bottling.

Score : 89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                           Anneke Van Giersbergen - When I Die