Longmorn Speyside distillery introduces whiskies aged for a minimum of 18 years, celebrating a legacy of refined craftsmanship and a new contemporary bottle design..
Longmorn, a Scotland Speyside single malt Scotch adds another chapter in its 130-year history of craftsmanship with the introduction of two new whiskies and the unveiling of a contemporary new appearance. Unmatched in its refined craft and flavor, Longmorn has made the commitment to release single malt whiskies matured for no less than 18 years, beginning with the newly released 18-Year-Old and 22-Year-Old expressions.
Longmorn has long been revered within the whisky industry, respected for its pioneering, ambitious spirit traceable back to its inception in 1894. Its journey began with globe-trotting and entrepreneurial founder, John Duff, establishing the Speyside distillery and introducing innovative export methods, including its own railway, designed to rapidly transport the single malt whisky directly from the doors of the distillery to around the globe.
Today, Longmorn remains one of the rare Scotch whisky distilleries to have ceaselessly produced whisky. Both the new 18-Year-Old and 22-Year-Old single malt whiskies are non-chill filtered, matured primarily in American oak casks, and presented at cask strength, which is a testament to the distillery’s unwavering commitment to quality and refinement. These single malts are aged in a careful curation of barrels and hogsheads to express a luxurious new depth of flavor.
The 18-Year-Old reveals rich-tasting notes of toffee apples, apricots, and fresh tropical fruit before a subtly sweet finish of creamy milk chocolate. The 22-Year-Old is further matured to impart an increased depth of flavor, balancing notes of hazelnut praline and luscious toffee with delicate citrus and poached pears.
In addition to signifying Longmorn’s commitment to releasing only single malts aged 18 years or more, the 18-Year-Old and 22-Year-Old expressions mark the debut of an elevated new look for the 130-year-old brand. Deserving of the exceptional liquid inside, the exquisite decanter-style bottle brings to life the heritage story of Longmorn through unique design elements such as the vibrant golden arches delicately placed on a deep purple background reminiscent of the historic railway. The new design will be reflected across the Longmorn portfolio and each permanent release, introducing consumers to the complex history of Longmorn and their signature Speyside style of whisky with each pour.
The Longmorn 18-Year-Old and 22-Year-Old whiskies are priced from $279.99 and $439.99 respectively and available to purchase at retailers via their website, Longmorn.com,
