Longrow 11 years Red - 2022 Edition

The Longrow 11 years Red - 2022 Edition Tawny Port Cask Matured is an impressive addition to the Longrow Red series, centered around experimenting with unique wine casks. This edition has been aged for 11 years, spending part of that time in Tawny Port casks, which have imbued the whisky with a rich red hue and an exceptional flavor profile. The combination of Longrow’s signature smokiness and the sweet, fruity depth of the port casks creates a whisky that is both bold and seductive. This dram offers a perfect marriage of peat and fruit, ideal for enthusiasts who enjoy their smoky whisky with an elegant, wine-like twist.

Tasting note

Nose

The nose presents a beautiful combination of smokiness and sweet red fruits. Notes of plums, ripe cherries, and berries blend with rich scents of dried figs and a light hint of spice. The earthy smoke adds depth reminiscent of a crackling fireplace, while the port casks contribute a sweet, wine-like aroma.

Palate

On the palate, this whisky is full-bodied and complex. The smoky notes of Longrow are present, elegantly interwoven with sweet flavors of ripe red fruit and dark chocolate. The port cask influence brings a touch of tannin and a refined, wine-like structure that balances the flavors beautifully. Hints of caramel, mocha, and a bit of cinnamon add to a refined, layered tasting experience.

Finish

The finish is long and warming, with the smokiness gradually fading and making way for lingering notes of red fruit, chocolate, and a touch of oak. The port’s wine-like sweetness lingers, along with a subtle spiciness that leaves a wonderfully elegant aftertaste.

Springbank distillery

Springbank Distillery is located in Campbeltown, a historic whisky region on Scotland's Kintyre Peninsula. Founded in 1828 by the Mitchell family, it is one of the oldest independent distilleries in Scotland and one of the few remaining distilleries in Campbeltown, once known as the "whisky capital of the world."

Springbank Distillery is unique in its complete control over the production process, with all steps - from malting to bottling - taking place on one site. The distillery produces three different single malt whiskies: Springbank, Hazelburn and Longrow.

Springbank whisky is lightly peated and partially triple-distilled, creating a complex and rich flavour profile with notes of fruit, saltiness and a subtle smokiness. Hazelburn is unpeated and triple-distilled, making it a smooth, delicate whisky with light, sweet and malty notes. Longrow is heavily peated and double-distilled, resulting in a robust and smoky whisky with rich, earthy flavours.

The diversity in production methods and flavour profiles makes Springbank Distillery a unique and valued player in the whisky world.