Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Springbank
- Region
- Campbeltown
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.9%
- Age
- 11 years
- Price
- £299
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Cooked Fruit, Leathery, Oily, Medicinal
- Description
- Springbank's Longrow Red series showcases heavily peated Campbeltown character through creative cask finishing, with this 11-year-old initially aged nine years in bourbon before moving to Cabernet Franc wine casks. Expect the classic maritime smoke and brine of Longrow tempered by wine-derived red fruit, dark chocolate, and spice from the Cabernet finish. The texture is rich and full-bodied, with layers that unfold across the palate and a finish that balances peat with wine tannins. This suits collectors exploring how wine casks transform peated whisky, or those seeking complexity beyond standard bourbon maturation.
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Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish is a 11-year-old single malt from Springbank (Campbeltown, Scotland), bottled at 55.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and fruity character — smokey, cooked fruit, leathery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Springbank's Longrow Red series showcases heavily peated Campbeltown character through creative cask finishing, with this 11-year-old initially aged nine years in bourbon before moving to Cabernet Franc wine casks. Expect the classic maritime smoke and brine of Longrow tempered by wine-derived red fruit, dark chocolate, and spice from the Cabernet finish. The texture is rich and full-bodied, with layers that unfold across the palate and a finish that balances peat with wine tannins. This suits collectors exploring how wine casks transform peated whisky, or those seeking complexity beyond standard bourbon maturation.
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