Longrow

[scotchirish]

Having tried Springbank 10 and loving it . . . what about the Longrow anyone?

[opelfruit]

I do like Longrow. Don't be fooled into thinking that because it is distilled by the same company that it is a similar whisky, it's totally different and may was well be made by a totally different company.

Springbank is 2.5 times distilled (half of the low wine [the first distillation] is distilled a 2nd time, the 2 halves are mixed together and distilled again), and peated to around 15 ppm, if I remember correctly.

Longrow is 2 times distilled only and peated to around 50/55 ppm (the same as Ardbeg).


They are very different whiskies.


If you like Springbank 10 you should try something from Kilkerran, they are a similar style and very reasonably priced.
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[Bookie]

Longrow isnt a hugely peaty whisky but the smoke is always present, altough produced in the same distillery as Springbank it is quite different. It tends to have plenty of creamy vanilla and a nice touch of smoke right through it, it was smokier in days gone by. Most of the expressiions i have tried i would rate around 80 - 85, worth a try on your whisky journey but it doesnt blow me away.

[scotchirish]

And then there's Hazelburn?

[William]

The limited release Rundlets & Kilderkins series bottlings from Longrow, Springbank and Hazelburn have been good. Rundlets & Kilderkins are small casks (60 & 80 litres) which means more interaction with the whisky.

The Longrow and Springbank bottlings will have sold out some time ago but you should be able to get hold of the Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins as it was the last released in the series and arguably the best in the series. There were 2 bottles released, the 10 year old was released last year and was not peaty, the 11 year old was released in 2013 and was peaty both were very good and have loads going on, both are sweet, honeyed, citrusy, spicy as you would expect from a small cask. The Hazelburn 12 year old is unpeated and has a wee bit of a sherry influence, easy enough to drink but not as interesting or enjoyable as the Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins.
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[James T]

I didnt think much of the Hazelburn 12, i couldnt fault it but there are better sherried drams to be had for your money. It appeared younger than its 12 years to me.

[scotchirish]

Sounds like the Springbank is the distillery's best offering.
Would like to try them all, but must be selective (not a rich man ). The Sringbank was well worth it and will buy again. Believe I'll go to the Islays for my next purchase. Haven't tried anything by Bruichladdich.