You all know Longrow is the double distilled, peated single malt from Springbank distillery. It’s been a while since I tried the 2011 edition , so let’s try the latest version.

Longrow 18 yo (46%, OB 2014)

Nose: dry cigar ashes, with hints of flax and wet limestone. Some fruity notes (apples, majbe papaya) but they are a bit hidden behind a greasy / oily layer. A hint of vanilla. Tobacco leaves. Some wet earth too. Mouth: sweeter and more syrupy than expected, with stewed apples, plums and a hint of vanilla custard. Walnut cake. An uncommon combination...