Everything you need to know about Longmorn Distillery

A brief History

Longmorn, Speyside Region, Scotland. Founded in 1894.

Longmorn has a quiet reputation among people who know their Speyside whisky. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t flood the market with endless editions. But ask blenders and independent bottlers what they think of Longmorn, and the respect is immediate.

Founded in 1894 by John Duff, just south of Elgin, Longmorn was built with serious intent from the beginning. The distillery quickly gained a name for producing rich, structured spirit — something blenders valued for adding depth and body. For decades, much of its output disappeared into blends, which partly explains why it remains less visible than some Speyside neighbours.

When bottled as a single malt, though, Longmorn shows weight and complexity. It’s fruit-led, but not light. Sweet, but not simple.

This is Speyside with backbone.

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Taste Profile


Fruity	Rich / Chocolatey	Oaky / Woody

Longmorn typically delivers a dense, fruity profile. Orchard fruit appears first, followed by richer notes of dried fruit and subtle cocoa, especially in sherry-matured expressions.

There’s a creamy texture running through the spirit, supported by vanilla and firm oak structure. The finish often carries spice and sweetness in equal measure.

There’s no peat influence in the core style. The focus is fruit depth, weight, and balance.

Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients

	Apple / Pear
	Dried Fruits (Raisins, Figs, Dates)
	Vanilla
	Oak / Wood Spice

The Distillery

The Distiller: Longmorn Distillery
Address: Longmorn Cres, Elgin IV30 2SJ

Open in Maps

www.longmorn.com

+44 (0)1343 547205

Visitor Centre & Opening Times

Longmorn does not operate a regular visitor centre and is not generally open to the public for standard tours.

Ownership History

Current Owner

Chivas Brothers (part of Pernod Ricard)

Historic Ownership

Founded by John Duff (1894)
Passed through various ownership groups
Now part of the Chivas Brothers portfolio

Much of Longmorn’s production continues to support blending alongside its single malt range.

Distillery Facts

Overview & History

Longmorn Distillery is located south of Elgin in Speyside and was founded in 1894 by John Duff. Duff’s ambition was to create a high-quality malt for blending and export, and Longmorn quickly developed a reputation for producing a rich, characterful spirit.

The distillery is now owned by Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard) and remains a key component in premium blended Scotch, particularly within the Chivas Regal portfolio.

Although historically more prominent in blends than as a single malt brand, Longmorn has increasingly received recognition as a standalone malt.

Production

Spirit Type: Single malt Scotch whisky
Stills: Eight copper pot stills
Water Source: Local springs near Elgin
Cask Policy: Primarily ex-bourbon with sherry cask components in selected releases
Primary Use: Blending stock for Chivas Regal

Longmorn produces a relatively weighty Speyside spirit, with enough body to carry both bourbon and sherry maturation effectively.

Whisky Style

Longmorn is typically:

Medium to full-bodied
Ripe orchard fruit (pear, apple)
Honey and vanilla
Soft spice
Rounded, slightly creamy texture

Compared to lighter Speyside malts, Longmorn offers more density and depth without becoming heavily sherried.

Key Expressions

Longmorn 16 Year Old – Benchmark official bottling
Longmorn 18 Year Old – Richer oak integration
Longmorn 23 Year Old – Deeper fruit and spice
Independent cask-strength releases

Official bottlings are relatively selective, as much production remains allocated to blends.

Significance

Longmorn is often described within the industry as a “blender’s malt” — prized for balance, richness, and structural integrity.

Its importance lies less in branding visibility and more in technical contribution to high-end blends. Among enthusiasts, it has gained a reputation as an underrated Speyside distillery capable of producing elegant yet substantial single malts.