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Longrow Peated — молодой, сбалансированный дымный виски с торфом, который не доминирует, и с нотами дыма, солёности, цитрусовых, фруктов, мёда и кожи. Мнения расходятся: одни хвалят соотношение цены и качества и повседневную питкость, другие отмечают молодость, горечь, водянистость и короткий финиш.
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В отзывах этот виски описывают как молодой, простой, но достаточно сбалансированный торфяной Campbeltown-солод, где торф присутствует, но не выходит на первый план: дым мягкий, интегрированный, скорее смолистый, иногда с медицинскими, землистыми, минеральными и пепельными оттенками. В аромате и вкусе часто упоминают солёность и морской оттенок, цитрусовые и фруктовые ноты (яблоко, груша, персик, тропические фрукты), мёд, ваниль, солод, специи (белый перец, имбирь, мускат), а также «грязный»/фермерский характер Springbank — сырные, слегка кислые, сенные, стойловые и древесные нюансы. Часть отзывов хвалит баланс, комплексность, соотношение цены и качества, называет его хорошим повседневным или «летним» вариантом и отмечает, что он улучшается в бокале; есть и прямо положительные оценки, включая описание как очень вкусного и сбалансированного, а также рекомендацию покупать.
При этом немало критики и противоречий: виски называют молодым, одномерным, водянистым, горьким, с коротким или «плоским» финишем, сухостью и заметным алкоголем; дым иногда кажется слабее ожидаемого, а сам напиток — «не торфяным» по ощущению. Некоторые предпочитают Springbank 10 или считают релиз невыдающимся, встречается прямое разочарование на фоне Springbank и неодобрение винного (красного) финиша в некоторых партиях; упоминаются также вариативность партий, лёгкая терпкость в финише, ноты жжёного пластика и школьных карандашей. Есть и более восторженные оценки с «индустриальными» нотами — дизель, сера, жжёная резина, латекс, металл — и длинным финишем; отдельно отмечается, что виски заменяет розлив Longrow CV.
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| Нос | 86 | Simple due to youth, but without corners. Smoke from a fire or even a stove, a dusty room, an apple, lots of honey (an apple baked with honey), a pear, a lemon, a pineapple, new leather. |
| Вкус | 86 | Light, slightly sweet, dying fire. Nutmeg. Honey. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium duration. Noticeable smoke, like clothes that have been burned by a fire. Leather. Pepper. Bitterness. |
Very tasty and balanced whisky
Nose-82; Taste-83; Finish-83.
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
a strange combination of mineral and buttery whisky, very dry, quite complex but everything happens really fast. the finish is a tad too short, i'd say. but it's really an incredible price/interest ratio.
N: Potent, dense, thick characteristic Springbank nose. The peat is very subtle, more yeasty than peaty. Fairly closed nose, some dried fruits in the background. Im getting that peat now, its a gritty engine oil peat at a level where it doesn’t distract from the overall presentation T: Single cream, buttery peat is apparent now, tailing off to reveal its green, herbal, salty, malty interior. F: Bourbon fruits, liquorice help sweeten the bitter herbal notes and a mineral salty hue concludes proceedings C: Pleasant but there are some finer expressions out there - Rundlets & Kilderkins for example Scores a B-
Rather young, simple style. Not as much to my liking as the older Longrow CV. Entry level peated malt.
For its NAS nature, I think this is a little too much on the bitter side, hence my lowish mark. Other than that, it is an enjoyable smoker from Campbeltown with a fair price for what it is offered.
Quote Whiskyfun.com - December 8, 2015: Longrow (46%, OB, +/-2015) Always a favourite at WF Towers, and proof that NAS, when appropriately priced (that is to say as if they were entry-level whiskies – which they are), can be great. Don’t just price them as if they were 18yos! Colour: straw. Nose: spirit. I could leave it at that. Buttered soot and old woollen jumper, gravel, first tropical rain over a very busy city somewhere in the far-east, coal smoke, bandages, raw malt… Brilliant! Mouth: fantastic. Powerful, raw, uncompromising (they could use Laphroaig’s tag lines), salty, earthy, lemony, medicinal, coastal… I especially love this feeling of salted lemons. Finish: long, more mineral, and more on seawater. As if Longrow was becoming more and more ‘Islay’. Comments: bang-for-your-buck provided you’re not a sweet-vanilla-and-coconut-above-all kind of whisky enthusiast. Otherwise it may be a little too challenging… Totally and utterly spirit-driven. SGP:356 - 89 points.
A Longrow NAS, it feels very young about 5 years i think. But Longrow has enough character to get away with this. For the same money i prefer the Springbank 10 years, more fruity and more complex.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Blindverkostung ...
buy a bottle - NOW
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Tasted on 11-14-2019 at "Rachbar" in Neuss.
Not overly complex but light, fruity and easy drinkable
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| Нос | 87 | Yellow fruits, pear, apple, mirabelle, quinces, honeydew, whiffs of leather and smoke, wet hay, hints of vanilla and tobacco - really not bad |
| Вкус | 86 | Fruity, good sweetness, more yellow fruits, little honey and vanilla, peche melba, little citric too, little leathery and peaty notes |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium long, warm, still fruity and some sweetness, again something dirty leathery in the aftertaste |
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нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Nicely balanced product. Peat is absolutely present, but all in a good way.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
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| Нос | 85 | White pine smoke at first, rubber, menthol, light honeymelon, little waxiness, salty honey. |
| Вкус | 85 | Little smokiness, limestoney waxes, yellow fruits roasted dry, strong but very dry liqorice. |
| Финиш | 85 | Not too long and dry. |
S 7 Good base for blends & alternative oak maturation. Light body but volatile. Can tell why Longrow Red series made such a success. However, this core release is not remarkable. 81-85 - Another dram welcomed
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| Нос | 83 | Light and delicate. Citrusy peat. Lemon zest. Fresh fruits. Wet oak. A whiff of coastal breeze & iodine. Slowly getting sweeter and fruitier on the nose. |
| Вкус | 85 | Juicy oak, briny, moderate ashy peat. Coastal smoke. Crushed peppercorn. Slightly bitter around the edges. Honey. Light ripe fruits and smoked barley at the back. More compelling than the nose, well-rounded. |
| Финиш | 83 | Short finish with mouth-drying peat and wood smoke lingering. Slightly fruity towards the very end. |
You can feel Springbank's great character, but you can also notice on the palate and finish that this is too young
A bit more leaning toward Hazelburn with a kick of peat provides sweet, buttery, smoky, vanillas , honey, fruits , pear, pineapples, creamy butterscotch, applesauce and tropical fruits. The peat is light and balanced with fruity notes. Not a kicker peaty, maybe one for summer.
Direct comparison to a Hazelburn 10 from 2017, both the last drams from large bottles: Dirty, oily, balanced sweet and dry, no metallic youth, tasty.
Great balance, Sweet and herbal, nothing harsh about it. Just a nice peated whisky
German Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/GD4Ay7-Ifvs
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| Нос | 83 | A spring greeting from Scotland with wildflowers and honey, accompanied by a spicy heat reminiscent of wasabi, horseradish, and ginger. Maritime notes of sushi and fresh tuna also resonate. |
| Вкус | 84 | The initial taste is velvety smooth and oily. Fruity aromas of banana, cherry, and pear mingle with a rather subtle, earthy smoke that is not as aggressive as in Islay whiskies. A slight bitterness emerges in the mid-palate. |
| Финиш | 81 | The finish is compared to an echo in the mountains: it is present, but becomes increasingly faint and pale. A slight barrel bitterness and a soft texture reminiscent of a mirabelle plum skin remain. |
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
[2025-09-22] Nose: citrusy, melon?, pear?, malt peat, mediclinal peat, grassy, hint of mineral, drying, soaked wood Palate: sweet at the first, dried fruits, mediclinal peat, hint of meat saltiness Finish: drying, hint of ginger candy, astringent, earthy very well-balanced daily dram
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 86
mmm sweat and really soft in peat.. delicious
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Longrow Peated offers those who enjoy a heavily peated whisky the chance to enjoy a lingering smoky taste that travels through the senses like the smoke billows from a kiln. Tasting Notes by Springbank
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt Nose: Salt and a leathery smokiness come to the fore in a maritime combination, like a Harbourmaster's Jacket.Palate: Light and sweet with notes of green grapes and rhubarb, a great contrast to the nose. Then comes a big blast of smoke.Finish: That salty smokiness returns from the nose providing a deeply satisfying ending.Overall: A great entry-level offering from Longrow perfect for Islay fans looking for something a bit different.
The peat is present but does not dominate, the fruit predominates. I only miss the finishing touch. He is too thin and too robust in the alcohol. But the price-quality ratio is favorable to this whisky.
a beautiful Torfer, who can not quite hide the youth.
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Nose:- Sharp, nail polish and decay aroma come to the fore, rounded with coaster note, addictive. Palate:- Sweet and moist as ripe grapes, good acidity. Malty and ashy. Finish:- Well balance, surprisingly subtle, not as aggressive as I am expecting. After the excitements and hypes from the nose and palate experienced, I do find the finishing slightly flat. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
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нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
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| Нос | 86 | Medium Intensity but complex, stone fruit, apricot, fresh lemon, sea salt, flint, peat but more toward smokiness, firework |
| Вкус | 85 | Medium + intensity with medium body, sweet and oily. I like the lychee sweetness . |
| Финиш | 87 | long finish, oak |
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
2022
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Farmy smoked butter, with herbal sweets (Ricola), anchovies and pineapple. Distinct, complex and textured, even as a NAS with no doubt plenty of young whisky in the mix.
Longrow 46% Honestly admitted. Springbank is more of a legend to me than a famous friend. Even though I often hear that only positive words are spoken about it, this has not persuaded me to try more. But the bottlings I tried, I admit, blew me away. In addition, I was very surprised that the springbank version remains so much higher in price, but that the longrow and hazelburn do not seem to follow suit. If Springbank produces such a good product, what's wrong with their other two variations? Not that you'll hear me complain. Prices all too often skyrocket these days. Especially with this brand. But that's besides the point. My thoughts. I think it is a shame that the bottling has no age But if I were to guess, I don't think it's older. Otherwise they would certainly have mentioned this already. Odor: The scent reminds me of a sample I once received from a friend who went on holiday to Iceland. And brought me a bottle of Floki. A very pronounced whisky with heavy smoke smells, but also the wet moss smell mixed with honey were very prominent. That happens less here. Here I also smell that wild honey and wet moss. But more in the distance. As if it's still hanging in your clothes after a long walk. But there is also a light pepper note. Taste I didn't expect amazingly soft at 46%. The pepper is certainly still there but more in the background. There is more honey in the front. Yes, you can taste the smoke, but it certainly doesn't dominate. Although I thought the taste was nice and long and the mouthfeel nicely coated your papillae, I still felt like it gave me a slightly watery feeling. With water the scent is more pleasant with red fruit.. With water the taste is more peppery. Less pleasant. Almost peppermint. It looks like it is a bourbon barrel aging I certainly won't write the bottle off, but I think I need some more attention before I buy a full bottling of it.
Great alternative to Ardbeg 10 yo
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| Нос | 84 | peat, citrus, burnt candle wick, sulfur, spices, burnt plastic |
| Вкус | 85 | peat, dark chocolate, brine, heavily smoked, smoked cheese |
| Финиш | 84 | peat, oak, dark chocolate, pepper, cheese |
The Whisky ist after the loss of the ten years old the best choice. Smoky, tanic and olive oiliness. Some bottles have more salt. It tast better than the rum finished version of 18 years.
5cl sample first tasting: Foreword: I've already had a lot of experience with Springbank, and I've also had a Hazelburn, but Longrow somehow never made it to me, even though I love smoke. So it's about time. I notice the fruit first, even before the smoke. A beautiful, robust fruit basket, peach and passion fruit. The smoke is nicely integrated. The typical, slightly dirty Springbank character is also evident here. Umami notes, "spicy" smoke – I would describe it as smoky, not "peaty." The fruit carries over into the flavor as well and is actually dominant before the smoke. It then becomes more prominent as the tobacco develops, again with the umami impression: fleshy, juicy. The "juicy" smoky aromas linger at the end. I like it a lot. Actually worth a buy.
Medicinal, earthy, fruity, yogurt-like, metallic, alcoholic, minty, cereal. Not bad
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Well made!
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 85
You rarely find a malt, that is so cheap, so simple and yet providing so much pleasure while drinking. 84 very well earned points out of a hundred - despite of the low price, the missing complexity and the missing age. I rarely buy a second bottle after emptying the first one (because there are thousands of new expressions to be encountered). With this one, I just did. Because it's never bad to have a cheap, simple, but very quaffable, very enjoyable bottle with a guarantee for pleasure open on your shelf.An outstanding example of good scottish craftmanship in the lower price market segment.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
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нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
Really decent starter in the smoky malts and gives a good impression of what to expect from a longrow.
Iodine, honey and a light touch of caramel and vanilla. Good peat
A 2022 bottling
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Tasted this next to a Springbank 10 and odd to say i like this over the Springbank
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| Нос | 83 | The smell gives a sensation as if your walking through a flower garden, nice sweet soothing smells combined with honey, oak and malt. Then the peat comes over and intoduces the smokey aromas. |
| Вкус | 81 | Very kind and balanced flavour pallet of peat honey milk chocolade, caramalised appel and some red fruits. |
| Финиш | 81 | A warm combination of honey caramel oak an peat smoke |
Longrow Peated is one of the few Springbank bottlings that is readily available, but it is also the only one without an age statement. Is it any good? Youthful, earthy and slightly peppery, the nose opens up with coal smoke, pears and canned peaches, and I get hints of pinewood, spent matches and lemon peel. A dirty peat blast kicks off the palate, followed by tropical fruits, nutmeg and a touch of sea salt. Menthol, grapefruit and waves of oak spices fade in the sooty finish. It offers a different take on peated whisky, but I would not pay through the nose for it. RATING: 3.7/5.0 stars ≙ 85 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [+]
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
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| Нос | 86 | Horse stable, potatoes, smoked ham, leather, roasted chestnuts and peach |
| Вкус | 88 | Salt liquorice, caramel latte, black salsify, mango, smoked salmon and walnuts |
| Финиш | 87 | Ginger, eucalyptus, peat, raspberries, cinnamon, nutmeg and dark chocolate |
нос 80 · вкус 85 · финиш 80
less smoke than the classic Islay whiskys
Drinking is not bad at all, but it would have let it grow a little longer.
similar to benromach 10 and springbank 21 uk cask strength
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 85
peat, lemon, spices, some wood and youth!
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
A nice Campbeltown whisky with a slight smokiness, which I would have wished something stronger. Nice aromas on the nose, still solid taste. For a NAS bottling exciting, denoch rather entry into the Longrow range. In direct comparison, the less peated brother Springbank is 10 years much more intense and leaves more impression. All in all, a very nice malt that offers something different than sherry and sweetness.
The Balance sheet (21) Raw aroma but not bad taste (84) bottled 04/12/17 17/569
Creamy, peat, lemon, butter, some farmy smells, funky stuff. In the taste also cinnamon, white pepper and a long finish with peat, sweet, cream and a little sour.
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Didn't like an older edition a few years ago, but I really like this one now. Fruit between citrus and tropical, plus a mineral or maritime note, beautifully round, full-bodied sweet and a nice spiciness. The smoke is present, but not the main theme in this malt. But since I don't feel like scrambling for whisky, I'll probably stay with the one bottle.
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Small side note; i got to know longrow before springbank.
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| Нос | 79 | Iron, smoked chiken above a coal filld pit with a hint of peat. could be the moment but it came across a bit alcoholic but not in a bad way.. |
| Вкус | 83 | It began a bit like a hospital with a peat smoker whitepepper pinewood and a bit winy. |
| Финиш | 81 | Long pleasnt finish sweet peat with some brininess |
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Longrow Peated CSMSW, 46%. 25ml sample from HopScotch, consumed New Year’s Day 2026. Amber orange. Aroma is burnt candle wax or burnt plastic. Chewed up school pencils (red plastic coatings). Dried apple. Charcoals. Seared orange peel. Blind, based on aroma alone, I’d be thinking something along the lines of Säntis Dreifaltigkeit or an American peated single malt – it has that sort of plasticky, school pencil vibe. Body is watery. Taste is a dry mix of charcoal, black pepper and dark chocolate. Dry and bitter throughout. The char lingers on with a hint of burnt wax. Definitely not my favourite Springbank expression (and it’s not even remotely close to being so) but it’s a decent enough whisky. 3.35/80
* First tasting note ever * I like this one pretty much, lovely peat + sweet combination! Tasted this one from a sample available in the whiskybase shop.
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нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
peat, orange and almond fruits, spice, dried grass. in the mouth, peat, lemon and a pleasant fresh "side"! a lingering finish with more lemon, a slightly minty smell (fresh citrus!) for a "cheap" whisky that allows a low-cost pellet entry! a flat, highlighting the alcohol sign of a brandy very young.
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 85
A very good clean peaty entry level Campbeltown malt. This is probably not for everyone, as its profile is quite an acquired taste. But if you like Springbank and if you like young Islay, you can buy this whisky blind.
A very good peated Campbeltown malt with an engaging flavor profile that suits me perfecly.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
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| Нос | 85 | the bright side of youth: lemons, ash and fruity spirit.. oily, mentholated, slightly herbal |
| Вкус | 83 | the dark side of youth: tart bordering on alcoholic, simple |
| Финиш | 84 | sweet.. sweeter still.. short |
RATING: 84pts – |83 – 86 (B) → Good| — Not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.
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| Нос | 87 | The nose is very earthy and mineral with notes of burnt vegetables, wet stones, pronounced peat smoke and vanilla. |
| Вкус | 83 | The taste is bitter and salty with touches of smoky lemons, vanilla, white pepper followed by unripe bananas and ginger. |
| Финиш | 83 | The finish medium length and peppery, quite warming with hints of coconut, vanilla and burnt spicy oak. |
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
just great value for money!
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
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| Нос | 83 | Sour on the nose, citrus, chemical, peaty, wet leaves, mud, nuts, almond, marzipan, vanilla. |
| Вкус | 83 | Smoky, ash, tarragon, dried mint, herbal, eucalyptus, anise, oak bitterness, lime zest. |
| Финиш | 82 | Not very structured, you feel watered down, the same profile as on the tongue, herbal and ash, anise, a bit of almond sweetness and vanilla. |
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| Нос | 83 | medicinal peat, green apples |
| Вкус | 82 | medicinal peat, salinity, malty |
| Финиш | 82 | medicinal peat, salinity, bacon |
Simple malt, predominantly bitter and mineral - 02/09/2024
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| Нос | 83 | Earthy, mineral, phenolic smoke, charcoal, malt sweetness, pasta water, lemon zest |
| Вкус | 83 | Very tart, mineral with lots of pepper, malt sweetness, phenolic smoke |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium length, tart, roasted hazelnut, roasted pepper, oak |
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
Dishwashing liquid soft peat apple
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нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
nose very light, grassy fresh, "typical" maritime ex-bourbon notes, the smoke is subtle, vanilla in echoes, little oak taste somewhat alcoholic, very "peaty" / peat smoke taste, although not so strong smoky, the mild, light smoke dominates the taste, quite sweet, light citrus fruit, goes towards unripe pineapple, Barely barrel, in the foreground is only the (if beautiful ) Brennereicharakter leaving Short, dries off easily, peat smoke Interesting, Longrow knows "only" by the Brennereicharakter to please, something barrel I miss anyway, something one-dimensional PS: tilts when the bottle is open for a long time in the direction of "bitter"
Peaty nose, yellow and green lemons and iodine. With aeration of the pancake batter made its appearance. Slightly oily texture, lots of peat and always pancake batter. Warming final of correct length. The mouth is not the most complex but this whisky has a beautiful personality. Good q / p.
the smoke does not come to the fore, nicely balanced; gets a little sharper with the addition of water
нос 78 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
Raw and smooth at the same time. The peat isn't overpowering. There's fruit too. Not much more you can ask for, especially at this price.
This is the complete opposite of barrel-heavy, here is the Brennereicharakter in the foreground. And I really like Springbank / Longrow. A NAS whisky, which stands out in terms of taste, but remains priced on the ground.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Longrow peated 50-55 PPM 46% vol. From the Scotch whisky region of Campbeltown Distilled 2 times From Springbank distillery The production of longrow started in 1973 as an experiment to prove Islay whiskies could be produced at the mainland too
Nose: Coconut, Vanilla, Cola Fläschchen ( Haribo), Grapefruit, Holunder,Lemoncake, Ananas and of course the smoke ( cold ash , bonfire BBQ smoke)...Taste: Grapefruit, ginger, baise ( vanilla, cream) , lemon, coconut, ananas, salty and smoke... finish smoke and ash mixed with lemon ginger and sweetness honey medium long.. nice 87- 88 Great Value for the 35 EUR ( right next to Ardbeg 10 and Laphroaig QC When it gets to PLV) //ImO The best way to add funk and smoke to a certain waxy highland malt btw ;)
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Rounded, smooth, bready smokiness...
A very dear favorite for years, really since the first 1973/83 bottling (two versions of original and the superb 53% Samaroli bottling). A perfect ballance of springbank open fire distillate sweetness, perfect bourbon cask influence, and soft grassy hay peat smoke. Clean as a whistle, and always pure joy. For sub 50 Euritos a no brainer, practically a present. For years one of the two most reliable peaty whiskies, very, very high quality. Lately, there are some cask of red wine finish in the blend, which gives a note of berry confiture. I not very in favour of this bonbon touch, as it was perfect as it was. But I have a good stock of the "old" ones.
Deliciously peated, nicely smoky
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
"A whisky for those who find Springbank's Peat too weak" This is a whisky I would recommend to those who think that there is too little Scottish Mainland peat used in Springbank. It has a rather rough taste, but it is well covered by its unique complex taste, so it does not come across as a disadvantage. Although the finish does not last as long as long-aged products, the strong peat nuance continues subtly, leaving a good aftertaste.
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| Нос | 84 | Smoked Cheese / Ash / Lemon Oil / Apple / Pear / Unripe Mango / Peach / Metallic / Nutmeg / Vanilla / Slight Floral - It seems to be a bit stronger than the alcohol content. However, since the alcohol content is not high, there is no great burden in smelling the scent. - The peat nuance is quite strong from the beginning. The cheese feeling is not strong, but the nuance of smoked products is strong, and there is also a lot of the feeling of ashes from burning firewood. There is a faint medicinal nuance and a hint of iodine, but it is not strong. - The fruit nuances are complex overall, but not too strong. There is a toned-down, soft, yet tangy citrus, like lemon oil. The freshness of apple, the coolness of pear, and the nuances of unripe mango are all mixed together. A little bit of peach-like stone fruit nuance is also mixed in, adding to the richness of the layers. The peach nuance sometimes feels like a canned peach. - The overall scent has a metallic nuance. The metallic feeling is not prominent, but it feels like it is slowly rising from the base. The spice of nutmeg is mixed in appropriately to provide balance. - A subtle vanilla is felt, suppressed by other scents, and a bit of floral brightness is felt together. |
| Вкус | 87 | Smoked Cheese / Ash / Peach / Toffee / Lemon Peel / Nutmeg / Pepper / Clove / Mint / Tropical Fruit / Apple / Vanilla / Milk Chocolate - In the mouth, you can feel the strong smoky nuance mixed with a creamy feeling of dairy products. It feels like a complex taste with a half and half of smoky and ash nuance, but the cheese-like aftertaste is not strong. However, the dairy nuance includes the nuance of canned peaches, so it also comes across as peach yogurt. - The sweetness of toffee is quite strong, and the moderately bitter citrus of lemon peel provides a good balance. The nutmeg scent, the stimulation of pepper, and the spice that seems to be a combination of clove and mint provide an even better balance. - The fruity feeling is also quite rich, and the tropical fruit nuance that comes to mind with jackfruit and coconut is quite strong. Among the tropical fruits, yellow flesh comes to mind. The slightly refreshing apple flavor is also added, making it even richer. The vanilla nuance is also quite strong, and gently wraps up the previous flavors. - Among milk chocolates, it has a soft bitterness that is closer to dark chocolate. |
| Финиш | 86 | Tropical Fruit / Coconut / Apple / Ash / Smoky / Toffee / Vanilla / Lemon Peel / Dark Chocolate / Nutmeg - The finish feels slightly longer than the middle. - Similar to what I mentioned in the taste, the tropical fruit nuance is quite strong, with yellow flesh coming to mind. Jackfruit and pineapple are representative examples. The soft and oily feeling of coconut is added. As time passes, the freshness of apple is added. - As the fruity nuances pass, the ash and smoky nuances become stronger. These nuances become stronger from the early to mid-scent, then gradually weaken and continue softly as the mid-scent passes. From the point when the smokyness begins to lose its strength, the sweetness of toffee, vanilla, and citrus of lemon peel come to mind. - The soft bitterness of dark chocolate with a cocoa content of close to 40% among dark chocolates and the appropriate nuance of nutmeg provide a good balance. |
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
The Longrow isn't a smoke bomb. The smoke is rather restrained and leans towards the earthy side. In my opinion, the aroma immediately reveals its Springbank family affiliation. I always get that cheesy, slightly sour note from Springbank, which I also find in the Longrow. Otherwise, it has a nice balance between sweetness, malt, wood, and earthy smoke. Not too old, but very tasty.
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| Нос | 85 | Gentle, earthy smoke at the start. Actually less than I expected. Malty grain. Cream cheese, funky and tangy. Apples, pineapple, peach, mango, generally light fruits. Citrus, vanilla. |
| Вкус | 85 | The initial taste is earthy and gently smoky. Notes of grain, lemon, and more light fruits: pineapple, green apples, and peach. A touch of ginger spice emerges. Slightly salty notes, reminiscent of a harbor. Creamy and pleasant on the palate. |
| Финиш | 84 | The finish is dominated by bright fruit flavors. Sweet, but unobtrusive. A touch of pepper lingers on the tongue. Gentle, earthy smoke resonates until the end. A slight bitterness in the background. Overall, a medium-long finish. |
Malty and fruity aroma, oranges, lime, burnt almonds, banana, vanilla and dry hay. Vanilla sweet and smoky taste, eucalyptus, cardamom, apple, orange marmalade and malt. Medium long, spicy and smoky end.
Hard to tell apart from its predecessor the CV.
Nose: fresh earthy peat, a maritime saltiness, white fruit, grapes, lemon, pickles. Taste: full bodied, scorched wood, sweet and sour, honey, citrusfruits. Finish: quite long, charcoal, sweet fruits and bitter wood spices.
нос 81 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Nose: Ultra youth present, strong malta, almost new make. " Heavily Peated ", really? The smoke is rather thin and airy, it is far from the big peat that slams. And full of vanilla, youth obliges. Palate: The peat here is a little more present, but counterbalanced by the reduction. Vanilla, malt, smoke, and some spices afterwards. Finale: Always the young malt very present, the spices, and a slight fruity dryness. Verdict: It lacks the rustic that peat brings in many peaty whiskys, it is "nice" in addition to being very young. Not convinced by this expression.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 75 · вкус 70 · финиш 80
21/21/21/21 84 I need a whole bottle of that tender briney smoke
An upscale nose and a more ordinary palate. An intense but still balanced peat lets through a sweetly fruity side, almost a custard. Sweetness that is repeated on the palate, closed by a spicy part. Slightly asteringent in the finish
Batches varying from 84-87
Longrow Peated *Age statement: NAS *Alcohol percentage at least 46%: yes, 46%. *Amount of filtration: stated on the back of the bottle as non-chillfiltered. *Use of caramel coloring {E150a}: unstated, but Germans claim there’s no ‘farbstoff’ in this, which must be disclosed in some European countries. (2 or 3 out of 4, regarding craft/integrity presentation). Without water Nose: honey, bread, red wine, extra virgin olive oil. Palate: bread pudding, Pepsi, squished cherry, saltine. Finish: cherry gummy, pomegranate juice, black berry. With water Nose: bagel, sesame seed, yeast, cooled off oven. Palate: Fanta, caramel sauce, dark fruit pastry. Finish: burned cracker, plum, hot jam. To start off, I’m not a fan of Springbank, I’ve tried the Campbeltown Loch before, which was well crafted, but not as explosive as I want whisky to be. This Longrow was destined to meet the same fate, because when I drank it mindlessly while reading, it was not all too impressive. But after analyzing and meditating upon it, it revealed itself as a beautiful and complex dram. While this may be the most peated offering of Springbank, it’s sparring and perhaps only noticeable on the later halve of the palate and on the finish. Rather than the peat dominance that I expected, there’s a bakery to be found that’s filled with sweet fruity flavors, with the slightest bit of sour and salt, although there are no bitter notes to be found. Nonetheless, do I find it beautifully balanced, even though this whisky is an enigma to me, as I would hardly call this a peated whisky.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
N: citrus, salty, pepper, peat and briny - coastal T: ashes, meaty, pepper, vanilla and pine apple F: medium long, very sweet and vanilla tasted @ whiskydiner WhiskyLounge
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
нос 82 · вкус 78 · финиш 85
nice, sweet and peaty. not complex at all but brilliant offering. SGP:747
Delicious peaty with iodine
нос 85 · вкус 74 · финиш 76
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 85
This is very interesting as an alternative to the whole "mild" Islay smokers. Under "Peated", however, I have introduced myself to Longrow a much smokey whisky.
Very, very nice malt. Not only for beginners! He shows no youth, is harmonious and well balanced. Strong, spicy and the smoke does not mask the variety of flavors. Top, 86/100
I had it at 87 before I made these notes but I go up to 89/100 because that is brilliant stuff and a real bang for your buck.
Nose is delicious - when the Muff is gone: smile: on the palate good quality - not necessarily my style - but still delicious - complex, full-bodied, high quality.
A dry, dusty peat, with some fullness. Lemon, very sweet vanilla, white fruits, a hint of icing sugar. Some farm smells, the stable, the hay, animal sweat, damp wood. Grass cut in the rain. Mint leaf. Cereals and spices, cinnamon, saffron. Pretty good balance. On the palate, it is soft, round, still very farmy, not too young, spicy, a touch of coarse salt. The finish is quite long, vanilla and paprika, earth and grass. A clear success. The peat is not too violent due to the two-and-a-half distillations, but the flavors are there, dominated by the influence of bourbon. A classic. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/05/longrow-peated.html
нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 87
Nice drinkable, gentle, you need to sit with him longer to bite through.
Not as earthy as expected from a Campbeltown peated malt. Peat is present but not overwhelming, mostly balanced from the bourbon cask maturation. Warm leather and hints of smoke give a complex interesting taste to some yellow fruit and vanilla enhanced from the casks.
[November 2021 batch, bottled 23/11/21] Ashy peat, earth, cooking oil, sawdust, lots of marinated olives, orchard fruits, citrus, old books, grass, salt, pepper, toffee. It has the Springbank DNA all over it. Distinctive and delicious.
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Not chill-filtered. No artificial colour added. Matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Terroir: entire process of production carried out at the distillery. Thick slow primary legs. Thin very slow secondary legs. Trailing droplets. High quality-price ratio. Advanced level whisky.
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
Meat and bonfire smoked meat, seaweed, citrus, vanilla cream, pudding, a bit of cereal, quite sweet, slightly noticeable alcohol.
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| Нос | 86 | Nice balance, sour fruits with vanilla pudding wrapped in peat smoke, a bit earthy, wet skin, wet hay, a pinch of pepper, green fruits with orange peel, dried orange, apricots, caramel, dried herbs, a note of tobacco, exotic fruits with a whiff in the background seas |
| Вкус | 86 | Honey with a pinch of pepper and, I will say, peat smoke, a bit citrus, green and sour fruits, wet old boards, wet hay, vanilla pudding, dried herbs, buttered toast, a bit of toffee and caramel, a note of mint, the bitterness of oak, a whiff of a hospital in the background |
| Финиш | 84 | Quite long, sour, green fruits with peat smoke, old wet boards with hay, dried herbs, oak bitterness |
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Disappointing compared to Springbank, it’s not as complex and tastes a bit too young.
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| Нос | 83 | Grains, some fresh fruit. It smells young, and there’s only a little bit of smoke. |
| Вкус | 83 | Minerals, cereal, malt, and a bit of smoke again. |
| Финиш | 82 | Mineral aftertaste, and again only a bit of smoke. |
Got a sample after the distillery tour, enjoyed it with a view in the Highlands later that day.
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| Нос | 84 | BBQ peat, bonfire, citrus, oak wood and yellow raisins. |
| Вкус | 85 | Orange peels, bonfire, slightly medicinal peat, yellow fruits. |
| Финиш | 83 | Smooth, little fruity and bonfire notes. |
This is replacing the Longrow CV bottling.
A very good value for money
Decent combination of peat and freshness
Nose: Citrus, Peat, Vanilla, Oak. Starts fresh and clean, but gets warmer and sweeter. Some sweet tropical fruit. finally some sour notes again. Taste: Citrus fruit and sweetnes. Simple and raw. Brine and sugar. Finish: Oak, smoke and peppery. Remains sweet and sour.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 83
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Nosing reveals lemons, a hint of licorice, industrial smoke or maybe firelighters, hay bales, fishoil, and a light vanilla creaminess. The palate handles half a teaspoon of water very well, making the experience less spirity. It yields a lot of citrus fruits like mandarins, more vanilla and honey too, mixed with porridge, and minerally/earthy peat. The sweetness of it reminds me of nougat. The finish is short and dirty, with notes of rubber, earth and herbal/grassy bitterness. Cashews. It's not that smokey. Really improves in the glass over time, with layers of complexity. Very solid dram!
N: Ash, sulfur, vanilla T: Peat, alcohol stings a bit, slightly sweet F: fairly short Definitely not bad. But lacks some complexity
Good job, expected less from NAS entry level. There is no kicking youth in the aroma. However, youth breaks through to the taste and aftertaste of light alcoholism. Cute.
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| Нос | 86 | Smoky fruit, apples, lemon, sourness, vanilla, rather quiet aroma, sea salty minerality, dry peat, grapefruit, notes of pineapple, salted caramel, pepper. |
| Вкус | 85 | Iris, vanilla, smoky, dessert, oak, lemon, honey, pepper, peat, a little alcohol. |
| Финиш | 84 | Smoky, pineapple, lemon, not very long, vanilla, oily, slightly peaty, a touch of ash, pepper and again noticeably alcoholic. |
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Good combination of fruit with smoke and some saltiness
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| Нос | 75 | Lemon and oranges with a hint of smoke |
| Вкус | 75 | Sweet and also a bit salty with fruit and a nice amount of peated smoke |
| Финиш | 76 | Medium long and peppery |
Tasted in December 2022 in Baden
Light golden color. Oily structure.
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| Нос | 85 | Torana in the foreground. Damp forest litter. Damp moss in the forest. Salt. Minerality. Salted caramel. Over time, more and more salt and minerality. Flowers. Violets. After some time, baked red apples came out. A pinch of spices. White pepper. Boiled apples and pears. |
| Вкус | 87 | Peat. Medical. Salt. Lots of salt. Minerality. Caramel. Toffee. Fudge. But all desserts are covered with a lot of salt. Slight oiliness. |
| Финиш | 86 | Sweetness. And salt. Caramel, toffee and fudge - all sprinkled with salt. Minerality. A pinch of spices. White pepper. Long finish. |
03/30/2024 - 30 ml - by Afonso @ocaradowhisky, thank you very much for the opportunity! The sadness is that I will hardly buy this bottle in Brazil, not for lack of desire, but for lack of money... Once the label was revealed, I was very happy, as it was a new experience. It's not very peated, but the smoke it has along with the sweet and savory notes brought new combinations.
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| Нос | 85 | Smoke, pineapple, honey, vanilla, citrus fruits, new wood, cooked fruits, baked caramelized apple, some dried fruits. The alcohol is a bit aggressive, but the smoke is pleasant and worth it! With water it became sweeter, adding plastic, rubber, dried figs and, of course, the smoke seasoning everything. The alcohol has been reduced, but the spiciness continues with spices, something like anise, licorice and cinnamon. A combination of aromas of chemicals, sugars, fruits and heat; wonderful, unusual. |
| Вкус | 92 | Smoke, diesel oil, has a good metallic finish but not that of grain whisky, like used automotive parts that are coated with oil and grease. Sweetness came in second place, also in the aftertaste and finish. A little fish and salt, as well as cooked vegetables. With water it became sweeter, with the heat, the sulfur and the smoke there, like roasted chili peppers. |
| Финиш | 85 | Long, sulfuric, latex and burnt tire. Long live the Industrial Revolution! |
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 89
нос 79 · вкус 78 · финиш 74
I admit to having a weakness for what Springbank does, but, objectively, we have here a delicious whisky. The perfect balance between fruit and peat. It lacks a bit of finesse and surprise to move into the top category, but Longrow proves that it is not necessary to ruin for drinking good whisky!
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Much better value than similar 'products' on Islay. Its young fresh vibrant and really tasty!!
нос 85 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
You can find our review here https://www.whiskybros.com/single-post/2017/04/16/Longrow-peated
нос 88 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
good standard NAS
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| Нос | 83 | sour campfire smoke, salty green fruits, maritime |
| Вкус | 84 | very soft and creamy, salty brackish water with algae, extinct campfire, green apples |
| Финиш | 84 | long and smoky, quite sweet |
Whisky sample given by Cheah ST.
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| Нос | 88 | Aromatic peat, heavy on sea salt, and extremely briny. Damped cardbox, with a very earthy background. Suddenly a rush of citrus fruits, and some nice grassy notes. |
| Вкус | 89 | Salty, very salty, with a smoky background. Some nuttiness appears, creamy and buttery. |
| Финиш | 87 | Sea salt, sea weed, slight bitterness, some nuttiness. Finish is medium long, with very faint smokiness. |
The heavy dose of smoke really helps this Young Single Malt.