Longmorn 17 Years Old, Cask Strength

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 40 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Fragrant. Clover, honey. Buttery and fruity. A touch of pepper and saddle leather, then vanilla. Palate Sweet, then a burst of spices. Ginger, oak, nutmeg. Fizzy mouthfeel. A distant smoky note. Finish Long, warm and dry. Comment Maybe not as balanced as the classic 15 year-old. But who would turn one's nose up to a Longmorn? So rare, so satisfying. Yummy.

Dave Broom Nose Rich, rounded and fruity: stone fruits, dried apricot, sponge cake, sultana, coconut, privet blossom. In time a firmer note. Honey. Palate Gentle start. Great width and mouthfeel. Complex, hints of dried fruit, firm mature oak notes. Finish Zesty, complex. Comment The Longmorn bandwagon rolls on. Good to see Chivas coming to its senses-but we want more!