Longmorn 11yo 2011/2022

Longmorn 11yo 2011/2022

Thompson Bros
Single malt - Speyside
Bright gold
53.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: Malted grains, apricots, aluminium foil, black pepper, shredded wheat, hints of butterscotch. With water, applesauce, rainier cherries, magic marker, malted grains. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, hot, tingly, oily. 
Tasting:  Sweet salty. Malted grains, apricots, peaches, applesauce, black pepper, shredded wheat, rainier cherries, hints of bananas. With water, malted grains, shredded wheat, apricots. 
Finish: Long. Applesauce, rainier cherries, shredded wheat, black pepper. 

Comments: 

Brilliant young-ish whisky, the cask seems to have been quite active. Lots of fruity, estery notes, with sweet spice that I associate with wheat rather than barley. Highly enjoyable, and surprising.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.