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Longrow 13 years Red Malbec Cask Finish

fresh woody
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(1)€125Scotland, Campbeltown, Single Malt

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Longrow is the heavily peated spirit made at the Springbank distillery in Campbeltown. This Red edition spent its final stretch resting in Malbec wine casks from South Africa. That red-wine influence gives the smoke a fruity, slightly meaty twist you rarely meet. Expect raspberry and grapefruit lifted by woody spice and a thread of vanilla. The peat never shouts. It curls underneath the fruit like a campfire fading at dusk. Bottled at full cask strength, this is a limited release with real character. Pour it neat and let the smoke and fruit unfold slowly in the glass.

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About the distillery

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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 13 years Red Malbec Cask Finish

Longrow 13 years Red Malbec Cask Finish is a single malt Scotch whisky from Campbeltown, Scotland. It is made at the famous Longrow stills inside the Springbank distillery. This is the heavily peated member of the family. The spirit matured for years in bourbon wood. It was then finished in Malbec red wine casks sourced from South Africa. That wine finish shapes the whole character. The Malbec lends raspberry and dark fruit to the smoky core. You also find bright grapefruit and a dusting of sugar. Underneath sits warm vanilla and a woody backbone. The famous peat smoke threads through every sip. Campbeltown was once the whisky capital of the world. Dozens of distilleries crowded this small coastal town. Today only a handful survive. Longrow keeps the old, oily, smoky style of the region alive. Each batch is bottled by hand at the Springbank distillery. Longrow 13 years Red Malbec Cask Finish arrives at natural cask strength. It is not chill filtered and carries no added colour. This Red series is a limited annual release. Bottle numbers stay small, so fans hunt each new edition. This is a whisky for slow evenings and curious drinkers. The peat gives structure while the wine cask adds sweetness. Drink it neat to taste the full Campbeltown character. A short rest in the glass lets the fruit and smoke bloom. Longrow rewards anyone who enjoys bold, characterful single malt Scotch whisky. The Malbec finish makes each Red release its own creature. No two editions taste quite the same. That is part of why collectors keep coming back. It is a smoky pour built for slow, quiet evenings.