Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Gordon & Macphail Longmorn 12 Year

Review Date: October 13, 2009
Category Info: Whiskey / Whisky :: Single Malt Scotch
Distilled From: Barley
Retail Price: $$$$$ ($50-$100)
Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Longmorn-Glenlivet
Age: 12 years
Casking: Refill Sherry
Strength: 43%
Origin: Scotland - Speyside

Tasting Notes:

Rich golden amber color. (First refill sherry casks)
Honey, cereally malt, and a slight minty/menthol note on the nose.
Light-to-medium body with a rich note of honey on the front of the palate. There is a sweet and cereally malt character throughout the palate.
The finish is rich malt, honey, and an underlying note of nutty sherry. A good sweet malt in a lighter bodied style with rich flavor.