G&M Longmorn 1967

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This is a legacy whisky we originally received a few years back, and we were shocked to learn we could get more. 89pts Whisky Fun. Exclusive to KWM in Alberta, this 1967 vintage Longmorn has been matured in a Refill Sherry Butt and bottled at 43%. The whisky was awarded "‘Master’ of Speyside single malts aged over 31 years" in the 2016 International Spirits Challenge. Presumed to be 48 years old. Only 6 bottles are coming!

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: old, antique-y and creamy; warm treacle sauce on sticky toffee pudding; dusty old leather bound books; dried and diced tropical fruits; dessert wine-esque: a touch of Tokaji or icewine.

Palate: still antique-y, and a touch waxy starting dry and nutty it quickly evolves; round, fruity and earthy; layers upon layers unfold in ceaseless waves; more tropical fruits, treacle sauce, sticky toffee pudding and old Tokaji; Big Turk candy bars, old leather and sweet fruity tobacco; floral with browning apples and decadent spice: candied fennel, cardamom and cinnamon sticks.

Finish: long and sherried: earthy with dark chocolate, tobacco and spices; a touch leathery with firm but balanced spice; traces of the fruit and sweets which ruled the palate.

Comment: the nose is dynamite and the palate excellent too; starts to show its age on the finish, but still within balance; I had a preference for the 1967 which was bottled at the same time as this, but that one is long gone and this one is still a cracker!

Tasting Note

Nose: Soft and delicate with a soft sweet Sherry nose which mingles with ripe nectarine notes and hints of marzipan.

Taste: Initially sweet with a warming spiciness of ground black pepper. Stewed fruit and citrus flavours develop.

89pts Whisky Fun

"Ooh, the 1967s… La Maison had a wonderful 1967 G&M in the Book of Kells series a few years ago. So, high hopes… Colour: deep gold. Nose: typical G&M. It’s funny that some independent bottlers would own their own styles, but after all G&M are not only bottlers, they’re also ‘éleveurs’. Honey cake, sandalwood, gingerbread, maple syrup, overripe apples, then fresh mint and creased eucalyptus leaves, with a little liquorice. A few drops of retsina wine, perhaps. Completely perfect at almost fifty years of age. Mouth: starts rather almondy, with a small eucalyptusy side again (bordering on soap but that’s not quite soap), and unfolds on all orangey things, from teas to syrups and jams. Plus apples, gooseberries, and an unexpected smokiness, rather around pinewood smoke, sap and all that. Really full-bodied given the moderate strength, this was some big spirit. Finish: rather long, and rather mentholy/liquoricy. Slightly bitter chlorophyll in the aftertaste. Comments: many grassy oils from the oak have been leaching into the spirit, which added complexity – and probably a few more unorthodox molecules as well. My favourite today. SGP:571 - 89 points."

About the Gordon Macphail Distillery Label Range: "In partnership with each respective distillery, all whiskies in our 'Rare Vintage' range are uniquely labeled. In years gone by many of these unique designs were used 'officially' to bottle the whisky under licence from the distillery. Today these trusted relationships with distillers enables Gordon & MacPhail to bottle exclusive vintages of single malt at various strengths - all with their unique distillery label."

About Longmorn Distillery: "Longmorn Distillery is found between Glen of Rothes and Elgin. Its name is derived from the Gaelic, Lhanmorgund, which means ?place of the holy man?. This is a reference to the church which once stood there. Prior to the distillery being built in 1897, there had also been a grain mill on the site. R.J.S. McDowell considered Longmorn to be one of the top four malt whiskies."

700 ml