Longrow 21 Year Old 2022 Release

Description

The Longrow 21 Year Old 2022 Release is an exceptional aged Campbeltown single malt, combining Longrow’s signature heavily peated character with the depth, finesse, and complexity that only long maturation can provide. Crafted at Springbank Distillery, Longrow is the distillery’s double-distilled, 100% peat-dried style, prized for its distinctive maritime smoke and robust character.

After 21 years of maturation, this release reveals an elegant profile of integrated peat smoke, rich oak, subtle fruit, and coastal nuance, making it a standout bottling for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Rare, mature, and unmistakably Campbeltown, it represents Longrow in one of its most sophisticated forms.

Tasting Profile:

The Nose (Aroma)

The Campbeltown Funk: It opens with a very rich, musty, old-cellar warehouse profile—think damp earth, moss, and farmyard dunnage funk.

The Maritime & Smoke: The peat is subtle and refined. It pairs with a coastal breeze of sea salt, smoked mussels, and cured meats.

The Sweetness: Underneath the savory layer, the Chardonnay and Sherry casks emerge with bright stone fruits like ripe peaches, dried apricots, toffee, and moldy citrus peels.

The Palate (Taste)

Mouthfeel: Soft, velvet-smooth, and medium-to-heavy in oiliness.

Flavors: The smoke becomes more robust on the tongue, mimicking wood smoke and coal dust mixed with old polished oak. This is immediately cut by a wave of coastal salinity, seaweed, and samphire.

Fruit Evolution: The orchard fruits from the nose darken into rich red berries—raspberries and wild strawberries—intertwining beautifully with worn leather and an earthy, herbal undertone.

The Finish

Duration: Long, drying, and incredibly complex.

Notes: A beautifully decadent finale. It tastes of caramelized butter, vanilla creams, and a traditional Scottishcranachan dessert (raspberries, cream, and toasted oats). This sweetness slowly fades out, leaving a lingering, dry ash and prolonged, wispy peat smoke on the palate.

The Verdict

The Longrow 21 Year Old 2022 Release is a masterclass in subtle harmony. Because it is bottled at 46% instead of cask strength, it is highly approachable and lets you pick apart the micro-nuances of the three different cask styles. It is highly sought after by collectors, often fetching double or triple its retail price at auction due to the dwindling global supply of well-aged Springbank distillate.