Nose - oily peat, raspberry jam, strawberry, flint, toffee, vanilla, lemon pith, vegetal notes, spicy oak, white pepper, boozy chocolate, clove, moderate ethanol burn. Taste - strawberry, orange, brine, prepared caramel, flint, oily peat, vanilla, chocolate, raspberry jam, allspice, ginger, granola, lemon, red wine, moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium long with fruit jam, citrus pith, and oily sulphur flavors. This Red release spent ten years in a combination of sherry and bourbon barrels before finishing for an additional three in Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon casks. This is very different from the 10 Year Refill Malbec release I reviewed previously. The nose is dark, jammy, and brooding. It’s more aromatic, sulphuric, and winey as well. The palate is very oily and chewy. The flavors are deep and rich, with the dirty, funky Longrow DNA shining through nicely. This is excellent and at least one step above the 10 Year Refill Malbec release. When I opened the bottle over a year ago, I wasn’t particularly impressed. But as is the case with most Springbanks I’ve purchased, a hefty dose of oxygen helps to loosen things up. This was very close to getting an even higher score from me, but it’s a bit youthful and bitter on the finish. Still it’s great, and I’m happy I bought a bottle.