Longrow 18 years old Limited Edition - b. 2021 - 70cl

While going through the 2021 releases from Springbank, I started with Longrow because it seemed such a long time since I had it. I’m trying the base expression called Longrow Peated as well as the mature Longrow 18 Year Old.

For me Longrow 18 one of the most unique whiskies, with just the right amount of peat smoke for my taste. I also noticed the last time I reviewed it was in 2015, so about time I revisited it! This year the recipe was 30% bourbon casks, 60% sherry and 10%… Chardonnay.

Longrow Peated (46%, OB 2021, 21/112)
Nose: youngish but all the necessary elements are there. Chalky notes, wet dogs, hints of menthol and TCP. Sooty peat with a raw malty side and acrid smoke. Lemons and sunflower oil in the background.

Mouth: a tad aggressive, with lots of salty notes, smoked lemons, white pepper and seaweed. Punchy, slightly high-pitched peat with a big medicinal side. Plenty of mineral notes and vegetal oils.

Finish: long, mineral, with a tingling salty note.