Longmorn The Distiller’s Choice Another Non-Age Statement Whisky

Scotland’s Longmorn Distillery, set in the Speyside region and owned by Chivas Brothers/Pernod Ricard, was opened way back in 1894 by one John Duff. Its fortunes since that time have waxed and waned like so many other distilleries, but today it is reportedly considered by some as “one of the best-kept secrets in Scotland,” at least as far as its single malts go. It is now entering into the non-age statement segment, unveiling a bottling known as The Distiller’s Choice.

Longmorn The Distiller’s Choice, according to the distillery, is a “triple cask matured single malt Scotch whisky, offering a new interpretation of the brand’s renowned classic toffee” flavors. It is drawn from a combination of American oak, ex-Oloroso sherry, and traditional oak casks, resulting in a bottling that clocks in at 40% ABV and prices around $94.

For those who don’t know much about Longmorn (I certainly didn’t until writing this story), here are some interesting tidbits to note about the so-called Longmorn signature style:

Created to be the epitome of exquisite taste, Duff sculpted the Longmorn signature style by marrying craftsmanship and advancing technological techniques. In his pursuit of excellence, he built a railway station adjacent to the distillery to bring in the best ingredients and swiftly export the whisky. His installation of broad, smooth-shouldered stills also allowed for a lower fill level that increases contact with the copper during distillation, known by distillers as the ‘kiss of the copper’, which reaps the benefits of fresh local water drawn directly from the Moray Aquifer. These same stills are used today.

“Longmorn The Distiller’s Choice, with its soft, creamy and rich flavour profile, will be the perfect addition to the repertoire of knowledgeable Scotch whisky drinkers around the world,” said Clarisse Daniels, Global Marketing Manager for Single Malts at Chivas Brothers, in a statement.