Longmorn 22 Year Old is a rare, cask-strength expression from one of Speyside's most respected distilleries, a name long prized by blenders and connoisseurs. It is bottled at 54.5% ABV, and Whisky Advocate scored the release 95 points.
Longmorn's own bottlings are released in small quantities, and the 22 Year Old is part of the distillery's age-stated range, showing the depth and elegance that more than two decades in oak bring to its fruit-rich spirit.
The nose opens slowly with candied hazelnuts and chocolate-covered almonds, supported by pear tart, limoncello and a chorus of orchard fruit. On the palate, hazelnut praline and luscious toffee meet delicate citrus and poached pears, the fruit resting atop oak while the high strength gives excellent viscosity. The finish is sweet and smooth.
The bottle wears Longmorn's purple and gold label with its art-deco styling. It is a superb choice for a Speyside enthusiast and a fine gift for a whisky collector or a 22nd anniversary. The nose is slow to open, so it pays to pour a glass and let it rest for several minutes before tasting; the fruit and nut aromas build steadily as it sits, and the whisky rewards patience from the first sip to the last.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Candied hazelnuts, chocolate-covered almonds, pear tart and limoncello.
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Palate: Hazelnut praline, toffee, citrus and poached pears over oak.
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Finish: Sweet and smooth.
Specifications
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Producer: Longmorn
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Style: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, cask strength
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Age: 22 years
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Proof / ABV: 109 proof (54.5% ABV)
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Region: Speyside, Scotland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Taste it neat, then add a few drops of water to open the fruit and praline notes; at cask strength, a little water goes a long way. Serve it in a tulip-shaped nosing glass to concentrate the aromas. It pairs with pear tart, almond cake, salted nuts or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Longmorn 22?
It is aged 22 years.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at cask strength, 54.5% ABV.
Where is Longmorn made?
In Speyside, Scotland.
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