Ever since 1973, a run of twice distilled peated malt has been produced at Springbank (Springbank itself is two and a half times distilled). Named after an earlier distillery in Campbeltown, Longrow's creation was prompted by a whisky shortage. According to Serge Valentin, it shares parallels with Tobermory’s Ledaig and Clynelish’s Brora. All were created because Islay whisky was in short supply after severe droughts in the late 1960s, and because of the temporary closure of Caol Ila.
Longrow has always been up there with some of the peatiest whiskies available, having phenol levels matching the likes of Ardbeg. Typically matured in both sherry and bourbon casks, for many whisky lovers, it's also the best non-Islay peated malt on the market - probably because it's not just about smoke. It also retains some of Campeltown's coastal character for added interest.
ABV - 46%
Region - Campbeltown / Scotland
Longrow Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
In late 2021 the owners of the Springbank, Longrow, Hazelburn and Kilkerran distilleries J.A.Mitchell announced that a number of their bottlings would no longer come with presentation boxes or canisters in order to limit their environmental impact. Please note this bottle does not have a product box as per the above.