Question 1

What does Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood taste like?

Accepted Answer

Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood is characterised by Smokey, Leathery, Oily, Dried Fruit notes. Longrow's signature peated character is complemented here by 14 years maturation—11 years in refill bourbon cask followed by 3 years in Burgundy hogshead—and bottled at cask strength. A Campbeltown single malt of considerable complexity, limited to 7,800 bottles.

Question 2

Is Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood sweet?

Accepted Answer

Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood has some sweetness (50/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (56.1%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood costs £450 and is rated 4.0/5 by the community (2 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 56.1% ABV, Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood?

Accepted Answer

Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood?

Accepted Answer

Serve Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

What is the community rating for Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood?

Accepted Answer

Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood is rated 4.0/5 on Neatly based on 2 community ratings. A strong, well-regarded expression.

Question 11

Is Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood similar to Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood and Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask share a similar flavour profile (Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask costs £387.43 vs £450 for Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood.

Question 12

Is Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood similar to Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood and Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release share a similar flavour profile (Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release costs £299 vs £450 for Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood.

Question 13

How does Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood compare to Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood and Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Longrow 14 Year Old 1997 - Burgundy Wood is bold and smoky, while Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is known for Hay-like, Leafy, Malt Extract notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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