Longrow 18 Years Old Edition 2015 46% NV

Professional reviews

BOW (90)

Nose
A delicate dance of banana chips and toasted nuts, with the gentlest suggestion of Nilla Wafers and strawberry shortcake. There’s a whisper of oak and a flicker of earthiness, with smoke so subtle it plays peek-a-boo with the senses—far lighter than the peat-driven character one might anticipate from a Longrow. A nose of inviting elegance, understated yet poised.

Palate
Strawberry cheesecake leads the charge, a decadent opening note balanced by earthy graham and a kiss of cocoa. The roasted nuts return, this time bolstered by a creamy vanilla softness and dried orchard fruits. A bright pop of citrus weaves through malty sweetness, while baking spices lend structure and depth. Smoke lingers in the backdrop, coaxing the flavors into harmony. A multi-layered marvel that unfolds with each sip, rewarding the patient drinker.

Finish
Long and lingering. Smoky tendrils wrap around the strawberry cheesecake and baking spices, before giving way to a final flourish of toasted nuts and smoked Nilla Wafers. A fitting conclusion, as if the malt refuses to leave your memory.

Score: 90/100
A subtle yet captivating Longrow that veers away from the bolder peatiness of its kin, opting instead for a nuanced exploration of dessert-like sweetness and earthy complexity. A dram to savor and contemplate.