Longmorn is discontinuing its 16-year-old flagship expression as it makes way for its first complete range of \u2018luxury\u2019 Scotch whiskies.<\/p>\n
The former 16-year-old is being replaced by a \u2018reinterpreted\u2019 new 16-year-old single malt created using a \u2018higher proportion\u2019 of rare first-fill American oak casks, alongside whisky matured in ex-Sherry casks and European oak casks.<\/p>\n
Non-chill-filtered and with an abv of 48%, Longmorn 16 Year Old will initially launch in the UK in January 2017 before being rolled out globally at a recommended price of US$189 per 750ml bottle.<\/p>\n
The current 16-year-old, the last remaining stocks of which are still available globally, carries an RRP of US$110\/\u00a380.<\/p>\n
The new expression will be joined by Longmorn 23 Year Old, which has been aged in traditional oak casks and is also non-chill-filtered. Bottled at 48% abv, the 23-year-old will be priced at around US$1,087 per 750ml bottle.<\/p>\n
The new additions follow the launch of no-age-statement Longmorn The Distiller\u2019s Choice in January 2016, which has been matured in a mix of ex-Sherry, ex-Bourbon American oak and European oak casks. With an abv of 48%, the expression is already available globally for around \u00a345 per bottle.<\/p>\n
Miriam Eceolaza, Longmorn brand director at Chivas Brothers \u2013 which owns Longmorn \u2013 said: \u2018It is very exciting to be able to introduce the first complete range for Longmorn and to show Scotch whisky drinkers the quality and luxurious side of the brand.<\/p>\n
\u2018At this price, we are really targeting people who are looking for luxurious single malts. We wanted to create the pinnacle with the 23-year-old while still reflecting our house style, and we believe we have created a whisky that will be enjoyed by connoisseurs.\u2019<\/p>\n
Each expression is packaged in a lacquered, deep purple, wooden gift box.<\/p>\n
Situated in Speyside, Longmorn distillery was established in 1894 by John Duff and the majority of its whisky is used in blends.<\/p>\n
The distillery first launched a 15-year-old single malt in 1993, but this was replaced by the 16-year-old in 1997.<\/p>\n
Trevor Buckley, Longmorn master distiller, said: \u2018Longmorn has always been revered in the industry and a distiller\u2019s best dram apart from their own.<\/p>\n
\u2018These whiskies show the smooth character of Longmorn and the long finish it\u2019s known for. They all feel very luxurious and high-quality as well.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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