LONGROW - Red 7 years - Pinot Noir - 57.1%
The Springbank Distillery is one of only two distilleries still operating in the prestigious Campbeltown region, nestled on the Kintyre peninsula in the southwest of Scotland. Renowned for its authentic craftsmanship, it produces Single Malt whisky under three iconic brands, each adopting a unique and distinctive style: Springbank, Longrow, and Hazelburn. Founded in 1828 by Archibald and Hugh Mitchell, Springbank is among the oldest Scottish distilleries, being the 14th licensed in Campbeltown. By 1934, only Springbank and Glen Scotia remained in the region. The distillery is proudly operated by the direct descendants of the founders, ensuring a precious family tradition and an unbroken link to its heritage.
Unique in Scotland, the distillery controls all production stages on-site, including traditional barley malting, distillation, and bottling. This full control allows Springbank to perfectly master the three distinct styles, influenced by the careful selection of casks and the specific local climate. The parent company, JA Mitchell & Sons, also revived the Glengyle distillery in 2004, where prestigious Single Malts are produced under the Kilkerran label. The group also includes the renowned independent bottler Cadenhead’s, further strengthening its position in the quality whisky world.
The highly peated versions are marketed under the famous Longrow brand. Originally launched in 1973, Longrow aimed to demonstrate that powerfully peated Single Malts, close to the Islay style, could be crafted on the Scottish mainland, thus innovating within the tradition of Scottish peated whisky.
Longrow Red is an exceptionally rare whisky, bottled at cask strength and produced in small annual quantities. Each edition uses a different type of red wine cask to refine the aromas, offering a unique sensory experience with each vintage. This Longrow Red, made from malt dried with peat smoke for up to 48 hours, benefits from meticulous aging of 4 years in Bourbon casks, followed by 3 years in Pinot Noir casks from the renowned Florent Garaudet estate, located in Monthélie in Burgundy, famous for the finesse of its wines. Only 10,000 bottles were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's whisky for connoisseurs and discerning enthusiasts.
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