Longrow 21 Year Old is a limited release of heavily peated single malt from the Springbank distillery in Campbeltown, matured for over two decades and bottled at 46% ABV. It is one of the oldest and most sought-after expressions of Longrow, a whisky that has a devoted following among lovers of smoky Scotch.
Springbank makes three different single malts under one roof, and Longrow is its peated one. Where Springbank itself is distilled two and a half times, Longrow is double distilled from heavily peated malt, which gives a deeper, oilier and more robust smoke. Springbank is also known for doing everything itself, from malting its own barley to bottling on site, and the distillery's whiskies are released in small quantities.
The 21 Year Old is released in limited batches, each drawn from a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. Two decades of maturation in the damp sea air of Campbeltown soften Longrow's peat into something layered and savoury, with notes such as smoked meats, dried fruit and coastal brine alongside sweeter tones of caramel and orchard fruit.
Campbeltown was once the whisky capital of Scotland, home to dozens of distilleries; today only a handful remain, and Springbank is the most celebrated of them. The bottle carries Longrow's classic cream label marked Limited Release and is presented in a copper and black box, making it a fine gift and a cornerstone for any collection of peated whisky.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Soft peat smoke with cured meats and ripe stone fruit.
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Palate: Robust and layered, with smoke, dried fruit, caramel and a coastal salinity.
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Finish: Long, with lingering peat smoke and gentle sweetness.
Specifications
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Producer: Springbank Distillery (Longrow)
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Style: Peated Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Expression / Batch: 21 Year Old Limited Release
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Age: 21 years
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Bourbon and sherry casks
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Region: Campbeltown, Scotland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat in a nosing glass and give it a few minutes; at 46% ABV a few drops of water will soften the smoke and bring out the fruit. It is superb alongside smoked salmon, aged cheddar or dark chocolate, and with a good cigar after dinner. For a collector of Campbeltown whisky or peated malts, it is a rare and rewarding gift.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Longrow?
Longrow is made at the Springbank distillery in Campbeltown, Scotland.
How is Longrow different from Springbank?
Longrow is double distilled from heavily peated malt, while Springbank is distilled two and a half times.
What proof is Longrow 21?
It is bottled at 46% ABV, or 92 proof.
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