Longrow 18 years Vintage 1974

First distilled in 1973, Longrow is the peated single malt produced at the Springbank distillery.

Although Longrow is very popular, it remains an elusive whisky. Only 100-150 casks of it are filled at the distillery each year. 

Tasting note

Nose

A salty sea breeze comes flying into your nose after which peat immediately follows. Smoked fish, hint of honey, but certainly also fruit aromas like peach, banana, pineapple. To complete the aroma, some nice vanilla notes as well.

Taste

Particularly fruity, oily, nice peaty character and subtle sweetness. Lovely tropical fruit character here too. The wood is present, but more in the background. Hint of saltiness to make it a true coastal whisky.

Finish

Medium-length with saltiness and smoke lingering longest on the palate.

What others say about it

Serge Valentin awards this Longrow with 94/100 points

Read his review on his website WhiskyFun.com