Springbank
Longrow 18 Year Old
$251.25
About this winery
Springbank is the oldest independent, family owned distillery in Scotland. Legal distillation began in 1828 on the site of Archibald Mitchell's illicit still. The Chairman is Hedley G. Wright, the great, great grandson of John Mitchell, the first legal distiller of Springbank whisky. There are a few Scottish distilleries that still malt barley but Springbank is the only distillery which malts 100% of its own barley, using the traditional floor maltings. The whole production process: malting,...
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Product notes
Dark and slightly mysterious, our 18-year-old Longrow has a complex nose that unearths a peaty aroma reminiscent of dunnage warehouses.
Tasting notes
Nose: A complex nose: Sweet fruits, citrus, peaches and orange zest at first before a gentle earthy peaty aroma reveals itself. Palate: Rich and very, very tasty. Well balanced. Dark chocolate, creamy coffee and gingerbread to the fore, followed by rhubarb and vanilla custard. Finish: Long and sweet, a hint of typical Longrow peat smoke combined with more chocolate and some dried fruits.