Longmorn – 13 Year Old (Hart Brothers) (70cl, 55.2%)

This Longmorn is a 13-year-old single cask Speyside single malt, distilled in November 2010 and bottled in March 2024 by Hart Brothers at a cask strength of 55.2%. It is non-chill-filtered, has no added colour and comes in a 70cl bottle. Hart Brothers was founded in 1964 by Iain and Donald Hart as a wine and spirits merchant and Scotch whisky blender. The Longmorn distillery, near Elgin, dates from 1894/95. The nose combines sweet vanilla and pineapple with a fine almond note. On the palate, creamy caramel, tropical fruit and bittersweet oak lead, with a little orange peel. The finish is long and sweet, ending on a distinct almond note.