Longrow 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Longrow 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky is the oldest whisky in the Longrow core range — a 46% ABV (92 proof) peated Campbeltown single malt, released annually with a different maturation for every edition. Longrow is the smoky alter ego of Springbank Distillery: the same family-owned Campbeltown distillery (J & A Mitchell & Co.), but double-distilled from 100% peat-dried barley for a distinctly Campbeltown smoky character. The current edition matures in 30% bourbon, 60% sherry and 10% chardonnay casks — sweet peat smoke and maritime notes, soft peat reminiscent of smoked mussels and cured meats on the nose, seaweed and samphire on the palate, and a delicate creamy finish of raspberries, caramelised butter and prolonged peat smoke. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Age: 21 years — this edition: 30% bourbon, 60% sherry, 10% chardonnay casks
- Style: double-distilled, 100% peat-dried barley; annual release with varying maturation
- Origin: Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown, Scotland
Longrow at Its Best
First distilled in 1973 as an experiment to prove an Islay-style malt could be made on the mainland, Longrow became a permanent part of the Mitchell's portfolio in 1992 — and the 21 Year Old is its flagship. Every annual release is a new cask recipe, and this one leans sweet: sherry richness and chardonnay softness wrapped around that unmistakable Campbeltown peat. One of the most sought-after bottlings from Springbank among collectors. Browse Longrow or explore Campbeltown scotch whiskies.
Tasting Notes
Nose: soft peat — smoked mussels, cured meats — with apricot and peach. Palate: robust peat with coastal character, seaweed, samphire, soft ripe berries. Finish: delicate and creamy — raspberries, caramelised butter, cranachan, prolonged peat smoke.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water to unlock the fruit beneath the peat. A special-occasion dram.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longrow? The peated, double-distilled single malt made at Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown — named after a long-closed local distillery.
Is the 21 Year Old the same every year? No — it's released annually and each edition carries a different maturation.
What is the ABV? 46% ABV.
Campbeltown's peated crown jewel — order Longrow 21 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.