Longrow 8 Year Old 1997 - Springbank Society
- Distillery
- Springbank
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.9%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Distilled in February 1997 and bottled eight years later, this Longrow spent its maturation in a refill sherry butt, developing the peaty richness Springbank's stills are known for. Exclusively released to Springbank Society members, it represents a snapshot of the distillery's house style from two decades ago.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Longrow 8 Year Old 1997 - Springbank Society is a 8-year-old single malt from Springbank (Scotland), bottled at 59.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in February 1997 and bottled eight years later, this Longrow spent its maturation in a refill sherry butt, developing the peaty richness Springbank's stills are known for. Exclusively released to Springbank Society members, it represents a snapshot of the distillery's house style from two decades ago.
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