Every single time i see a horrible looking bottle, i buy it. It is because i truly believe in the "Laphroaig Effect", a term invented by me, which is used to describe a great whisky in a horrible bottle; my analysis on that particular issue is that the whisky must be incredibly good so the distillery doesn't need to spend on marketing.
And Longrow Peated is one of those examples. A whisky from a Campbeltwon distillery, one of the few, Longrow is known for having the peatiest profile of all of Springbank's whiskies.
Bottled at 46%abv, pale straw color.
On the nose is very good and it is not the best part of this whisky. Heathery peat, very perfumed. Floral, moss. It has this humid storage facility aroma, like and old library. Lemon, green apples. Soy Sauce, new leather and the aroma of a new car. After first sip, dulce de leche, gunpowder and ginger appeared. Salty, reminds me of the beach.
Palate is extraordinary. Starts with the most fancy Vanilla flavor ever, then a pepper bomb explodes, with salt and chilli. Very, very, very salty.
Aftertaste is amazing as well. Very Mineral, tastes like licking a boulder. Peaty; chilli, ashes. Great stuff.
Overall this is a fantastic whisky, and i recommend you to try it. My score for it is 92 over 100. Sláinte!