Two Decades of Campbeltown Peat — A Rare Longrow Worth Every Year
Longrow is the heavily peated expression produced at the legendary Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown, one of Scotland's most storied and fiercely independent whisky towns. While Springbank itself is celebrated worldwide, Longrow occupies a special place among peat lovers — a double-distilled, heavily smoked spirit that carries the soul of Campbeltown in every drop. At 23 years old, bottled by William Cadenhead & Co. without chill-filtration or added color, this is a rare opportunity to experience Longrow at its most evolved: the peat softened by time, the oak fully integrated, and the complexity of two-plus decades on full display.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Gentle coastal peat and sea salt open first, giving way to aged oak, dark dried fruit, leather, and a subtle sweetness of vanilla and toffee — the smoke is present but refined after 23 years.
Palate: Rich and layered with smoked malt, dark chocolate, dried cherry, and warming oak spice; the peat weaves through elegantly without overpowering the fruit and wood complexity that age has built.
Finish: Long and contemplative, with lingering smoke, salted caramel, and a dry oakiness that fades slowly and gracefully.
