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A Long-Term Commitment to Longmorn

Chivas Brothers recently introduced two new Longmorn single malts. The 18 and 22-year-old malts represent a long-term commitment to the brand, with all future Longmorns… Read More

Chivas Brothers recently introduced two new Longmorn single malts. The 18 and 22-year-old malts represent a long-term commitment to the brand, with all future Longmorns to be at least 18 years old. Chivas Brothers blending manager Kevin Balmforth was instrumental in creating both whiskies, and he’ll join us to discuss them and his day-to-day life in the blending lab on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth.

In the news, MGP is suing over two rickhouse projects that have been blocked by local officials in Kentucky, while a new website has been set up to help investors protect themselves from fraudulent cask investment schemes.

Episode 1047: March 10, 2024

Mortlach Makes Midnight Malt Run

Diageo has released Mortlach Midnight Malt – a 30-year-old whisky aged in three different casks of Calvados, rum and wine. Mortlach Midnight Malt was initially aged in both refill American oak and European oak casks before being split into the trio of different seasoned casks that formerly held Bordeaux wine, Calvados and Guatemalan rum, bottled […]

Diageo has released Mortlach Midnight Malt – a 30-year-old whisky aged in three different casks of Calvados, rum and wine.

Mortlach Midnight Malt was initially aged in both refill American oak and European oak casks before being split into the trio of different seasoned casks that formerly held Bordeaux wine, Calvados and Guatemalan rum, bottled at 49.1% alcohol by volume [98.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of apple, black pepper and mint chocolate.

Mortlach Midnight Malt 30 Years Old is being made available for $4,500 per bottle.