Longrow Red 11 Year Tawny Port Cask Matured

Another year, another Longrow Red release. This one is a 2022 release, matured 7 yr in ex-bourbon, 4 yr in fresh tawny port. Mine was just a small 3cl sample, but enough to form an opinion. Despite that anything related to Springbank is crazy expensive, I only paid $10 for a sample. Not too bad. Heck, it cost more to go from here in NJ to just under the tunnel to NYC. Nose is amazing: fresh strawberries, smoke, and gritty Springbank signature earthiness. Taste: oily, full bodied, fruity, hint of smoke. A bit of water ( I literally added just two drops) opens up the fruity flavors. This is a must have if you’re a Springbank / Longrow fan, or just a fan of how a well made port finish should taste.

Full-bodied and rich, port is front and center, but blend nicely with the smoke. Much better than the most recent Red I've had (Malbec), so I guess it's a return to form.

Damn this is so good. Mild peat. Cinnamon on the nose. The influence of the port cask is close to the line of too much. But it’s just so good.