Longmorn 2005 15 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1487

Jun 5, 2026, 22:00:50

Right, so this one's... really something. Colour's this gorgeous dark amber, kinda like old syrup. Nose hits you with a tonne of chocolate. Not milk chocolate, more like dark chocolate liqueur, or those really rich, fudgy brownies someone bakes a bit too long – you get that slight burnt cake edge. Then you get these waves of Christmas gingerbread and black raisins. It's definitely a young, powerful sherry style, massive on that chocolaty profile. Taste-wise, it's a real mouthful. Spicier than I expected, like a mild curry warmth creeping in, but all wrapped up in more chocolate and some coffee notes. There's a savoury, almost meaty depth in there too, maybe from something like marrow, but it's subtle. The finish is long. That dark chocolate just lingers, and right at the very end, you get this really deep, almost umami taste, like the darkest bit of a black turon. It's quite the experience.

Jim Price

May 19, 2026, 19:30:50

Quite a cosy dram 🥃 I get soft honey, a bit of orange peel, light oak and a gentle smoky tingle. Feels warm, mellow, and nicely rounded — the sort I’d sip slow on a chilly evening.

Melissa Hall

May 11, 2026, 17:30:51

Oh this one’s a bit cheeky! 🥃 First whiff is all marmalade and old books, like... that toasty oak? Taste’s proper wintery—figs, a bit of coal smoke, maybe? Hint of ginger snap. Finishes warmthe and leathery, lingers like a good chat by the fire. Cozy stuff. 🍂

Dylan Harris

May 6, 2026, 19:42:10

Right then, this one's got a proper rick caramel nose, with buttery notes on the palatte. Hints of oak and a touch of smoke in the finsh. Absolutely smahing! 😋🥃

Linda Reynolds

May 3, 2026, 09:21:21

Right, had a wee dram last night and here's what I'm getting... Nose: Lovely hit of honey 🍯 and vanilla, bit of smoke drifting through. Getting some citrus there too, maybe orange peel? Quite inviting init. Palate: Smooth and buttery on arrival. There's malty sweetness, touch of caramel and toffee. Then comes the spice - bit of cinnamon and ginger creeping in. Some dried fruit notes as well, raisins maybe? Quite complex this one like. Finish: Medium length, getting oak and a hint of leather. Slight saltiness at the end, kinda coastal. Leaves a warm glow 👌 Overall it's a proper solid dram. The smokiness isn't overwhelming, blends nicely with the sweeter bits. Would defo have another glass of this on a cold evening 🥃 Quite moreish tbh. The balance is spot on - not too peaty, not too sweet. Just right for sipping by the fire with a good book or summat.