Longmorn 1999 23YO Cask #800247, Single Cask Nation

Founded in 2011 by Joshua Hatton (an American) and Jason Johnstone-Yellin (a Scot), Single Cask Nation is the United States' only independent bottler following the Scottish tradition. Each cask selected is bottled at natural cask strength, free from chill filtering and artificial colour, with the distillery source front and center. While the SCN reputation was established with exquisite Scotch selections we also bottle American bourbon, rye, single malt, rum, mezcal, and light whisky (aka American grain whisky).

This release comes from Longmorn Distillery
Cask # 800247
2nd fill Bourbon Hogshead
Distilled October 1999
23 years old
One of only 260 bottles produced

Tasting notes:
Colour: White tea

Nose: Delicate and subtle with dried, pressed flowers (the type found in an old book on your Granny’s bedside table), chamomile tea, icing sugar, crisp, green apples, and hints of aniseed. Let it sit for a bit and grass freshly cut on a hot day, pear drops, and even furniture polish leap out.

Palate: Does what older single malts do so well: no one note overwhelms the palate but a lot of subtle notes gang together to present a singular experience. Tease out notes of creme patissiere, flaky pastry, peach crumble, and a subtle cracked pepper warmth as it transitions towards the finish.

Finish: Moderate length with brown Licorice All-Sorts, chamomile tea, and lingering cracked pepper.