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.
Complex, a journey through floral sweetness with peat, settling into a long pineapple finish, then a flash of salt and the sea. Islay whisky lovers will not find this harsh. It’s a calming, happy dram.
I feel frustrated that no one is noting the Orange notes. I've got a very wide range of "Peated" single malts & this is distinctly "Orange-y" to me. Extremely satisfying & delicious. Perfect follow-up to salty & dry peats. I love ending a dram'd evening on this.
I would have loved to seen this at a higher proof,for only a little more money one could get springbanks 12 yr cask strength which is definitely superior.
I found this to be quite a delicate and light whiskey which is perfect for spring and summer evenings sipping, the colour itself is quite pale and with no age statement I assume it's under 10, the aftertaste is smoky, salty. Impressive at a reasonable price point, will likely lead me to try others from the distillery which I guess is the point as their entry level offering...
This is like a happy whisky for when you're having a good day. I think it avoids being harsh, and instead comes across light maybe even effervescent. It has an energy like an early morning on a spring day and tastes like sunlight glinting on dewy blades of grass.
