Cooper's Choice Longmorn 1975, 27 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 38 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Chocolate biscuits. Coffee grounds. At the bottom of the cup. Someone smoking a cigar. Leather armchairs. The smell of newspapers. Palate We are in a coffee house in Cracow. The cakes are slightly stale, but we love being here. Finish Slight acidic sharpness. Like a fruit vodka. Comment Complex, as Longmorn always is, but I wonder about the cask.

Dave Broom Nose Some dunnage warehouse notes with fruit cake, sultana, clove, mandarin, a hint of smoke. Palate Ripe, full and fruity. A sweet mid-palate: soft fruits, tinned peach. The wood is firm wood, but there's sufficient sweetness. Finish Orange pekoe tea. Comment Another fine Longmorn. Chivas, please do something with this gem.