Longrow 100 Proof 2025 Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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The Longrow 100 Proof 2025 release is a significant new bottling from the Springbank distillery’s peated Longrow line. It’s noteworthy because it’s a new, ongoing series that replaces the popular Longrow Red series, which featured whiskies finished in red wine casks.
Here are the key details about this expression:
Release Details
Distillery: Springbank Distillery (bottled under their Longrow peated brand)
Type: Single Malt
Category: Scotch Whisky
Release Year: 2025
Cask Maturation: This inaugural release of the series is a combination of two cask types:
Refill Bourbon casks (for almost 4 years)
Refill Pinot Noir casks (for over 2 years)
The total maturation is around 6 years.
Proof: The name “100 Proof” refers to the old British Proof system, where 100 Proof is equivalent to 57.1% ABV.
Style: Heavily peated Campbeltown single malt, non-chill filtered, and natural colour. The phenol level for Longrow is typically around 50-55 ppm.
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Description
Significance
The introduction of the Longrow 100 Proof 2025 series marks a change in strategy for Springbank. While the initial release maintains the red wine cask theme of the previous “Red” series, the name change suggests that future batches may explore a wider variety of cask finishes. It’s a bottling that’s designed to be a regular, high-proof, and affordable peated whisky in the Longrow line, offering a different experience from the standard Longrow Peated at 46% ABV.
Tasting Notes
The tasting notes of Longrow 100 Proof 2025 reflect the specific cask combination of bourbon and Pinot Noir, which marries the classic Longrow character with a fruity red wine influence.
Nose: Expect classic Longrow medicinal peat and smoke, but with a definite creamy and fruity undertone. Notes of redcurrants, red grapes, and a slight tannic sweetness are present, balanced by a hint of vanilla and a salty, coastal character.
Palate: The mouthfeel is often described as oily and rich. The flavour profile includes sweet and earthy peat, vanilla, crème brûlée, and almonds, with red fruit notes coming through in the form of strawberry jam or red cola. There may also be a peppery spice and a touch of charred oak.
Finish: The finish is long and smoky, with the red fruit and sweetness from the Pinot Noir casks lingering alongside the classic Longrow peat.
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