Fans of heavily peated single malts are always happy when Longrow is in town! Matured in a combo of bourbon and sherry casks, this double distilled expression is a classic offering from Campeltown's Springbank distillery.
Salt and a leathery smokiness come to the fore in a maritime combination, like a Harbourmaster's Jacket.
Light and sweet with notes of green grapes and rhubarb, a great contrast to the nose. Then comes a big blast of smoke.
That salty smokiness returns from the nose providing a deeply satisfying ending.
A great entry-level offering from Longrow perfect for Islay fans looking for something a bit different.
A lovely drop of peated whisky: a touch of fire; bags of tarry flavour and opens up nicely with a drop of water. For me, ice ruins it! I had meant to try this for years: wish I had got around to it before! I will definitely buy again and hope to catch a Red expression at some point.
There are plenty of peated scotch whiskies out there but this one seems to go under the radar which is strange as it is delicious. Definitely worth a try if you want a slightly different peated scotch at a great price.
When they say its peated they are not playing around, drinking this neat all you really get is peat, but some water releases other brown fruit and biscuit type flavors kind of like fig newtons, and a hit of sea salt on the finish. Nice whisky just like I would expect from Campbeltown
First time to try this one, however. On the nose was rum raisins right off, oak cask, leather, then the smoke. Oh, and almonds! The palate was nutty, a tad of dried fruit and then the peat. After a few drops of water, the rum raisin became more apparent. Long, smoky (subtle smoke! ) finish, and wood and fruit remain. Tasted something that oddly reminded me of bubblegum, but not in a bad way. The elements of fruit, smoke and oak are very well-balanced in this delectable dram.
Excellent value
