Longmorn Unveils Its Oldest Whisky Yet: The 30-Year-Old Single Malt

Longmorn has just launched its oldest release to date: a rare 30-Year-Old single malt. This exceptional release marks 130 years of whisky-making expertise, embodying the brand’s dedication to crafting refined and timeless spirits.

Aged in hogsheads and American Oak barrels, then bottled at cask strength, this whisky captures the artistry that defines Longmorn’s legacy.

A Milestone in Longmorn’s 130-Year Whisky-Making Journey

The Longmorn 30-Year-Old is a culmination of over a century of experience and dedication. This meticulously crafted release reflects Longmorn’s journey, with each stage of its ageing carefully monitored and shaped.

The whisky has been matured in hogsheads and American Oak casks, which impart rich flavours and allow the spirit to evolve over three decades. By bottling it at cask strength, Longmorn has preserved the whisky’s pure character, resulting in what the brand describes as the “ultimate expression of Longmorn.”

For those eager to add this prestigious release to their collection, the Longmorn 30-Year-Old single malt is priced at £1,225. As the whisky is released only once a year in a single batch, it presents a unique opportunity for collectors to start a treasured Longmorn collection.

Tasting Notes

The Longmorn 30-Year-Old offers a tasting experience that’s both nuanced and balanced, staying true to the classic Speyside style. Here’s what you can expect:

Nose

The whisky opens with layers of rich caramel, set honey, and homemade raspberry jam, paired with the deep aroma of dark cherries. These sweeter notes gently give way to ripe plums, toasted oak, and a hint of freshly ground nutmeg, showcasing a masterfully complex bouquet.

Palate

The 30-Year-Old bursts with flavours of toffee that are exceptionally rich and full-bodied. Notes of treacle cake, roasted walnuts, and dark fudge add further depth. Meanwhile, hints of spiced red apples, dried apricots, and a touch of warming cinnamon enhance its flavour, creating an experience that’s both robust and refined.

Finish

The finish is long, balanced, and layered, leaving a satisfying, lingering complexity that invites the drinker to savour every drop.

Completing Longmorn’s Core Range

The 30-Year-Old joins Longmorn’s portfolio alongside the 18-Year-Old and 22-Year-Old single malts, released earlier this year. Together, they form the foundation of Longmorn’s offerings, catering to enthusiasts of various ages and stages of maturation.

This new addition is particularly special, as it will be bottled once a year in a single batch, allowing whisky collectors to acquire a truly unique release each year.

A New Chapter Led by Longmorn’s Cask Experts

Kevin Balmforth, Longmorn’s cask master at Chivas Brothers, expressed his pride in crafting this remarkable single malt. “With an ambition to craft the ‘ultimate’ expression of Longmorn in this new 30-Year-Old single malt, we knew we must draw on the vast knowledge, dedication, and craftsmanship of Longmorn cask experts, past and present, that has been steadily accumulating inside the distillery’s doors for more than a century.”

“It has been a great privilege to steward the new chapter of Longmorn’s journey and oversee the maturation of this very special single malt; embracing the distinctive Speyside style and allowing the purity of the exceptional spirit to shine through. We hope it will exceed every expectation of those whisky connoisseurs who are patient enough to wait for its release.”

Honouring Longmorn’s Legacy with Timeless Packaging

The packaging of Longmorn 30-Year-Old is inspired by the distillery’s storied past, a heritage that began during the Industrial Revolution and extends into today’s digital age. Reflecting the “golden age of travel” aesthetic, the design nods to Longmorn’s railway, which was once essential for transporting its prized whisky across the country. This elegant packaging symbolises the journey Longmorn has taken, transporting a spirit rich with history into the modern era.

Collecting Rare and Fine Whisky

The Longmorn 30-Year-Old is a perfect addition for any aspiring whisky collector. Whisky collection is increasing in popularity as a hobby with producers creating rare and fine single malts after years of production. These include:

• The Glenlivet releasing a 55 year old whisky with the Eternal Collection
• Duncan Taylor bottling a 60 year old and 41 year old whisky
• Hibiki’s 40 Year Old single malt release with masterful craftsmanship
• Ballantine’s unveiling Chapter Two of its Masterclass Collection

As more rare and fine whiskies are released, more collectors struggle to find whiskies that resonate with their taste. At UKV International AG, we help those seeking to add to their whisky collections.

We also develop their passion for whisky in other ways, with investments in cask whisky and arranging meetings with like-minded people.