Longmorn 16 Year (Discontinued)

smooth start harsh finish

Longmorn 16 | 54.4 abv | Duncan Taylor collection N - cherry, coconut cream, with water get citrus maybe orange, open field pollen T - fruit, wood spice, with water some hidden floral notes F - so much pepper, sweet hard fruit candy Overall liked it, the nose was a bit more exciting than the taste. Lots of spice on the taste and strong peppery finish with more delicate notes hidden beneath. With this being harder to find I wanted to give it a try. For the region I think it stands out as something unique.

This is the newer Longmorn 16 that comes in the purple packaging. From what I've read, there is a significant enough difference between this and the older, gray Longmorn 16 (featured in the picture^) that it's worth noting. Nose: Classic Speyside sweetness. Big butterscotch and lemon citrus notes. Granny Smith apple and pear, as well as honey, toffee, and raisin. I also get cinnamon roll and shortbread cookie. Finally, there is a burst spicy cinnamon, no doubt of a result of the higher ABV (48%). Great nose. Palate: Roasted nuts, caramel, vanilla, honey, and toffee. A bit of white chocolate. The lemon note is still present, but it's somewhat reminiscent of a Riccola cough drop here. I also get more of the cinnamon roll immediately after pouring; however, this dissipates the longer it sits in the glass. The other notes become more prominent with time. Before the finish, another cinnamon kick. Solid palate. Finish: Moderate to long, leaning toward the latter. It's all cinnamon spice, and coupled with some residual citrus, though it's more like lemonade now. Nothing new here, but a satisfactory end to a great pour. Yet another whisky that only gets better with time. I was not impressed when I first cracked this one. However, it's gotten significantly better with oxidation. Initially, this one seemed disjointed. It was all Speyside sweetness up and then an abrupt gear shift heavy spice. Like hitting a brick wall. With time however, this dichotomy has disappeared, and the transition has become smooth and subtle. This is precisely why I wait til I'm at least halfway through a bottle before reviewing it. This one bats above average in both nose and palate. My only complaint would be the price. $110 is a heavy price tag. However, it boasts a respectable age statement and ABV, and it delivers in the glass. I wasn't sold at first, but I've grown quite fond of this one. Looking forward to trying the gray box-Longmorn next.

Blød og krydret

A bit strong on the alcohol. Smells great.