Longmorn 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Longmorn · Longmorn Distillery
Longmorn has been a distiller's secret for decades, a Speyside that trades flash for substance. At 16 years, the distillery character—rich, honeyed, almost waxy—has fully absorbed its oak influence. This is Speyside at its most self-assured.
Nose
Warm honey and orchard fruit open into a deeper register of toasted almond and buttered pastry. A faint floral note—rosewater—emerges with time in the glass, alongside gentle vanilla.
Palate
Generous and textured, with layers of dried fruit, butterscotch, and malt that unfold sequentially rather than competing. There is a creamy mid-palate weight supported by subtle oak and a thread of dark cocoa.
Finish
Medium-long and warming, with honey and a light woody spice that fades into clean malt.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- Refill American oak and first-fill European oak
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Copper pot stills with tall necks and worm tub condensers
- Maturation
- American and European oak casks, minimum 16 years
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Speyside Highball — 2 oz Longmorn 16 · 4 oz chilled soda water · Build in a tall glass over ice, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Almond financier with honeycomb
Founded in 1893 by John Duff near the town of Elgin, Longmorn has long been prized by blenders for its rich, oily distillate and remains one of Speyside's most quietly respected single malts.
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