Longrow Peated (2021)
We have chosen the Longrow Peated from 2021, a smoky variant from Springbank in Campbeltown. This bottling promises a robust and characterful experience.
The panel
Mean 76.5 · spread 3
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Springbank
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Campbeltown
- Country
- Scotland
- Strength
- 46% ABV
- Character
- spicy
Tasting
Nose
At first sniff, the nose is enveloped by a wealth of flavours. An earthy and peaty aroma wafts across, like a hint of a campfire on the beach. This is joined by mineral nuances that lend depth to the bouquet. Light phenolic notes dance with a hint of salt, accompanied by subtle hints of seaweed and kelp. A sweet note of vanilla sugar and a hint of pineapple provide a pleasant sweetness, while a light floral note resonates in the background.
Palate
The flavour of Longrow Peated reveals a harmonious combination of smoky and sweet notes. The strong peat smoke is present, but well balanced by a pleasant sweetness of sugar and honey. Surprising textures of chalk and aseptic paper add an interesting complexity to the flavour, while fruity elements of peach and salty hints of seaweed round off the profile.
Finish
The finish is long-lasting and impressive. A maritime saltiness lingers, paired with a hint of oak and an intense smoke that caresses the palate.
Verdicts
Marcel
A smoky delight with enough character to instantly spark a craving for more – Longrow Peated is robust, honest, and simply a lot of fun. For a NAS whisky, it makes a real statement in Campbeltown with its salty-sweet balance.
Sascha
Longrow Peated impresses with its balanced structure between peaty smoke and maritime notes, complemented by subtle sweetness and mineral depth. Despite its youth, it shows remarkable balance and complexity, making it a solid representative of the Campbeltown region.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Springbank as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £330 across 1,800 lots · 2024-08