Cadenhead Longrow 23 YO 2002

Founded in 1842, Cadenhead is Scotland's oldest independent whisky bottler and, like Springbank, is owned by the family firm J&A Mitchell. Longrow is Springbank's heavily peated sister whisky, distilled in Campbeltown — this 23-year-old from Cadenhead's Original Collection, matured in oloroso sherry casks, is a rare, mature expression of that smoky character.

€375,00

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Taste & character

M4W Flavor Compass

Our Flavor Compass divides whisky into four flavor areas. The dot indicates where this bottle stands.

Smoky & PowerfulFor moments that should linger

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Peat smoke. Sea salt. Leather.

Palate

Smoky. Oily. Dark fruit.

Finish

Very long. Smoky. Complex.

Specifications

Distillery: Springbank Distillery (Longrow, bottled by Cadenhead)
Brand: Cadenhead
Country of origin: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Whisky style: Campbeltown Single Malt, heavily peated
Cask type: Oloroso sherry hogsheads
Maturation: 23 years, vintage 2002
ABV: 43.7% ABV
Volume: 700 ml
Chill-filtered: No
Colouring added: No

Who is it for?

For the connoisseur and collector: a very mature, rare Longrow, bottled by Scotland's oldest independent bottler.

Food pairing

Smoked eel
Aged cheese
Dark chocolate

Why I chose this

You rarely come across a 23-year-old Longrow. The peat smoke has not disappeared over all those years, but it has matured, wrapped in leather, sea salt and dark fruit. I set this bottle aside for the connoisseur who knows what Campbeltown can do in the glass.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Longrow and Springbank?

Both are distilled at Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown, but to a different recipe. Longrow is the heavily peated version: the malt is dried entirely over peat smoke and the whisky is distilled twice. Springbank itself is much more lightly peated. This 23-year-old shows how that heavy smoke becomes riper and more complex over the years.

Should you let this old Longrow breathe in the glass?

Yes, give it a few minutes. After 23 years of maturation there are many layers beneath the peat smoke, such as leather, oily notes and dark fruit. Pour it into a tulip glass, let it rest for five to ten minutes and taste in small sips. At 43.7% ABV, water is usually unnecessary.

Is this Longrow 23 YO a bottle to keep?

It can be, if you store it well. A sealed bottle hardly changes as long as it stands upright, in the dark and at a constant temperature. A Longrow of this age, bottled by Cadenhead, Scotland's oldest independent bottler, is rare. If you would rather drink it, it is already mature and complex now.