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Longrow

peaty woody
4.1
(2)€3.000Scotland, Campbeltown, Single Malt

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Longrow began in 1973 as a smoky project in Campbeltown. The team wanted a peated malt with real weight and old-school texture. That idea still shapes every glass today. Longrow does not chase easy sweetness or flashy cask tricks. It leans into earthy smoke, firm structure, and a coastal edge. You get a style that feels grounded and direct. Each sip moves from soft vanilla to deeper medicinal notes and dry wood. There is salt in the background, like sea air caught in stone warehouses. Longrow feels made for people who enjoy character first.

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Longrow

Longrow Distillery, situated in the scenic region of Campbeltown, Scotland, is renowned for its distinctive and peated single malt Scotch whiskies. Established in 1824, Longrow has a storied history and is highly regarded for its commitment to crafting exceptional whiskies. Longrow whiskies are known for their rich and smoky character, achieved through the traditional method of drying the malted barley over a peat fire. This peat smoke imparts a unique and captivating flavour profile, setting Longrow whiskies apart from others. An interesting fact about Longrow is that it is produced at the Springbank Distillery, one of the last remaining family-owned distilleries in Scotland. Longrow is a brand within Springbank, dedicated to producing peated expressions that showcase the distinct Campbeltown style.

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About the Longrow

Longrow is a single malt Scotch whisky from Campbeltown, Scotland. Longrow comes from a town that helped shape Scotland's whisky trade. This bottling is set at 46% ABV and contains no colouring. It is built for drinkers who want peat, grip, and coastal character. Longrow was first produced in 1973, as stated on Springbank's official Longrow page. The project started as a peaty, oily, robust component for a blend. That early experiment grew into a permanent part of production. The same source notes Longrow is more heavily peated and double distilled. Those choices still drive its smoky weight and firm texture today. Longrow takes its name from a lost Campbeltown distillery beside Springbank. Springbank says that old distillery once stood right next door. Its warehouse now houses part of Springbank's bottling operations. The name keeps that local history alive in every Longrow release. On the nose, vanilla sweetness appears before the smoke fully arrives. Then the peat gathers slowly and keeps building through each sip. A light medicinal edge adds tension without taking over the glass. Woody notes hold the centre and keep the palate structured. Salt stays in the finish and underlines Longrow's coastal style. Longrow works best for people who enjoy peat with clear definition. It feels traditional, yet never flat or tired in character. Longrow is a reliable bottle for building a serious single malt shelf. This style suits drinkers moving from Islay smoke toward Campbeltown balance. It delivers peat and sweetness together, rather than chasing extremes. Neat serves show the texture clearly and keep the smoke focused. That consistency makes Longrow easy to recommend with confidence year after year. Collectors and newcomers can both find something honest in this profile.