Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Longmorn
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.2%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £284.88
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Malt Extract, Nutty, Toasted
- Description
- Matured in refill hogshead from October 1985 to May 2016, this Longmorn represents the distillery before its wash stills were converted to steam firing—a pre-modernization example of the distillery's characteristic smooth, slightly oily profile. Hunter Laing produced just 157 bottles for their Old & Rare Platinum range.
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Longmorn 30 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 30-year-old single malt from Longmorn (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 49.2% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, honey, malt extract, nutty. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Matured in refill hogshead from October 1985 to May 2016, this Longmorn represents the distillery before its wash stills were converted to steam firing—a pre-modernization example of the distillery's characteristic smooth, slightly oily profile. Hunter Laing produced just 157 bottles for their Old & Rare Platinum range.
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