Duncan Taylor Releases 54-Year-Old Longmorn Single Cask

Limited single cask distilled in 1972: 109 bottles worldwide at 49.3% ABV

Scottish independent bottler Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has released a 54-year-old Longmorn single malt in its Rarest Single Cask series, bottled at 49.3% ABV in a limited run of just 109 bottles worldwide. The liquid was distilled on 8 August 1972 at the Longmorn distillery in Speyside, and each bottle showcases the distinct character of this Morayshire distillery, while Longmorn has long maintained a steady following among rare whisky enthusiasts.

Single Cask and Long-Age Maturation

This 1972 vintage is presented in the new decanter bottle shape introduced by Duncan Taylor earlier this year. The bottler notes that a single cask combined with long maturation best allows the liquid's full character to emerge clearly; casks with considerable age are also increasingly sought after by collectors who prize the distillery's original character and mature style. Duncan Taylor describes such high-age single cask releases as showing the distillery's most original and mature personality—a category collectors have been actively seeking in recent years.

Official Tasting Notes

Official tasting notes describe the whisky as rich, full and indulgent: the warmth of moist gingerbread comes first, followed by caramelised citrus and chocolate panettone; strands of marshmallow bring an elegant sweetness, warm cinnamon pastries add a comforting spice, and the finish is crème brûlée.

Longmorn Distillery History and Style

Longmorn distillery was founded by John Duff in Elgin in 1894 and has held its place in Speyside for many years as one of the region's most respected producers. It is known for fruity, complex character, and its liquid is often described as "a distiller's dram." Master blenders have long valued its role in blended Scotch whisky, where it adds body, complexity and depth. The bottler also notes that over time the liquid develops layers of ripe orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, soft vanilla and warm spice.

Duncan Taylor Background and Business

Duncan Taylor whisky began in Glasgow in 1938 as a cask broker and trading company, and is now headquartered in Huntly, Aberdeenshire. The company holds one of the world's largest private collections of vintage and rare Scotch whisky casks, and its portfolio also includes the Black Bull blended range, The Octave, Dimensions and The Rarest; the business remains family-owned and its products are distributed to more than 50 countries.

📅 Published: 2026-11-06

🔗 Source: The Whiskey Wash