Description
The 18-year-old expression from Longrow, the double-distilled peated range from Campbeltown's Springbank distillery.
This is the 2020 edition of Longrow 18, which uses about 20% rum casks in the mix, alongside 55% sherry and 25% bourbon.
The rum really comes through with lots of fruit notes that combine well with the gentle Longrow smokiness.
Less than 100 casks of Longrow are filled each year at Springbank (who also produce their namesake and the triple-distilled, unpeated Hazelburn). The malt is peat died for up to 48 hours to become Longrow 'grade'.
Tasting notes:
Nose: Sweet fruits, citrus, peaches and orange zest at first before a gentle earthy peaty aroma reveals itself.
Palate: Dark chocolate, creamy coffee and gingerbread to the fore, followed by rhubarb and vanilla custard.
Finish: Long and sweet, a hint of typical Longrow peat smoke combined with more chocolate and some dried fruits.
Key Details
- SKU:
- 610854657000
- Group:
- Whisky
- Type:
- Whisky
- Country:
- Scotland
- Style:
- Single Malt
- Style:
- Single Malt
- Age:
- 18
- Region:
- Campbeltown
- Producer:
- Springbank
- ABV:
- 46%
- Size:
- 700ml
