Longrow Peated

Longrow Peated is one of the few Springbank bottlings that is readily available, but it is also the only one without an age statement. Is it any good? Youthful, earthy and slightly peppery, the nose opens up with coal smoke, pears and canned peaches, and I get hints of pinewood, spent matches and lemon peel. A dirty peat blast kicks off the palate, followed by tropical fruits, nutmeg and a touch of sea salt. Menthol, grapefruit and waves of oak spices fade in the sooty finish. It offers a different take on peated whisky, but I would not pay through the nose for it. RATING: 3.7/5.0 stars ≙ 85 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [+]