A double distilled, heavily peated single malt from Springbank, Longrow was first created as an experiment to make a peated whisky in Campbeltown. This new dram differs from those Springbanks of the past because it has been matured in 60% rum casks and 40% refill sherry casks, where previously it had been matured in 100% sherry casks.
This dram was used to follow the Laphroaig 32, which in comparison, was a good pick. It has a lot more peat than the 32 year old counterpart so it was something different. Following a 32 year old Laphroaig was pretty difficult, but it ended up being quite a nice experience, one that I will remember for quite a long time.
Name: Longrow 18 Limited Edition Peated Cambletown Scotch
Region: Cambeltown, Scotland
Nose: Light smoke, floral, dried fruits, salty, grapefruit, citrus, creamy vanilla and wet leather.
Palate: Nutty and spicy, smoky, grapefruit, lime, oak, musty leather, buttery molasses and toffee caramel. Light to medium mouth feel. Good to swirl in your mouth for a good 8-10 seconds to really get the full flavor absorbed and hit every part of your mouth.
Finish: Medium to long finish. The smoke is visible in the finish, the smoke holds all the way through till the back end of the palate. Burn cinnamon and nutmeg with orange zest are also exhibited on the end of the dry down of the whisky.
