Man the whisky reviews tonight are phenomenal!!! Have never tried Springbank, but beginning to think I should put it on my list in the new year. Great video Rob.
Wow Robert, That's a fine confession. Go and buy one. They are a special distillery with a very distinct style. The core range is very fine and a great place to start - Springbank 10/Hazelburn 10/Longrow Peated. I have to say that in the crazy world of modern whisky Springbank offer a reminder of something 'old school'.
The 2019 Longrow 21 sounds delicious stuff Rob. I always come and take a look what you think of the SB/Longrow bottles. Unbelievably, I got won a ballot yesterday for the LR 21 (2022), and I cannot wait to get my hands on it. These bottles are becoming more and more rare, so I feel very fortunate (even though it's a very expensive bottle, I live in England so I don't get hit with tax like you guys!). Cheers Rob!
I know these might be nice Rob but consider your ever depleting pension pot. Is the 21 year old worth twice the price of the 18? That's my problem when we get to that age. Even the 18 year old's are a bit of a splurge when you consider how good the Springbank core range and 12 year cask strength are.Thanks for the review though and sharing your thoughts on the Society bottles too.
The 21 is definitely not worth the price unless you are a huge Springbank guy and have to try it. I think the jump from Springbank 18 to 21 is much more justifiable than the Longrow 18 to 21. If I could get Springbank 12, hazelburn 14 and Longrows below 13 years at the prices I usually get them all day every day, I'd likely retire from Whisky in the 6 and just enjoy those whiskies. In all seriousness, you are 100% correct here WT.
Rob, you still have that Longrow 21? How did you find it, when it eventually opened up. I found this bottle needed time, a decent amount, went from great to incredible!
Holy Cow........so much Longrow and Springbank:) They all sound delicious....have you reviewed the Hazelburn 14 Oloroso yet? Awesome review as usual Rob! Cheers Rob....hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!!
Hey rob ! Have you ever heard of a longrow 21 not having the laser print on the bottle .. I just got a bottle at auction and can’t find the date .. I plan on open it but if it’s a fake I want to bring it back
That’s probably a better question for the distillery itself. Send them images of the bottle. My guess is it could have rubbed off. Perhaps the shop owner had an older batch he/she wanted to get rid of. Did you pay retail?
500 Canadian - how much is that in souls? ;) I was really curious about the Longrow 21, thanks for reviewing it! But Springbank 15 in port... Wauw, just wauw :)
Yet another "unicorn" by Ontario standards anyway. Very envious that you can acquire these nice bottles. Incidentally I just found out there is a new HP 21 reintroduced for 2019, Viking Honor type bottle, slightly lower abv of 46.
@@WhiskyInThe6 Yeah, I have a list of at least a dozen different bottles I would love to acquire but they are not available even in other parts of Canada let alone Ontario, very frustrating. Waiting though in anticipation for January as my Inlaws will be back from UK and are taking back 2 bottles of Glendronach 18 Allardice for me which I previously purchased on Amazon UK and had sent to their relatives. May be a belated sherried Christmas, my first time tasting the Allardice.
Hi. Longrow does not smell or taste like any Campbletown whisky. In my opinion it is a fantastic whisky but it is really peaty in comparison to any other whiskies from Campbletown. For your first Longrow I would suggest the Longrow CV.
Hi Kresimir, My advice would be to get the standard Longrow Peated. It's not expensive and is by far the best bang for buck Longrow. Most other Longrows are limited editions and more expensive. It's part of the Springbank portfolio and I think you'll find the Longrow/Springbank/Hazelburn expressions quite interchangeable.
Man the whisky reviews tonight are phenomenal!!! Have never tried Springbank, but beginning to think I should put it on my list in the new year. Great video Rob.
Wow Robert, That's a fine confession. Go and buy one. They are a special distillery with a very distinct style. The core range is very fine and a great place to start - Springbank 10/Hazelburn 10/Longrow Peated. I have to say that in the crazy world of modern whisky Springbank offer a reminder of something 'old school'.
The 2019 Longrow 21 sounds delicious stuff Rob. I always come and take a look what you think of the SB/Longrow bottles. Unbelievably, I got won a ballot yesterday for the LR 21 (2022), and I cannot wait to get my hands on it. These bottles are becoming more and more rare, so I feel very fortunate (even though it's a very expensive bottle, I live in England so I don't get hit with tax like you guys!). Cheers Rob!
Can only imagine how good that one will be with the kinks ironed out by now. Enjoy John. Let me know your thoughts when you try it.
I know these might be nice Rob but consider your ever depleting pension pot. Is the 21 year old worth twice the price of the 18? That's my problem when we get to that age. Even the 18 year old's are a bit of a splurge when you consider how good the Springbank core range and 12 year cask strength are.Thanks for the review though and sharing your thoughts on the Society bottles too.
The 21 is definitely not worth the price unless you are a huge Springbank guy and have to try it. I think the jump from Springbank 18 to 21 is much more justifiable than the Longrow 18 to 21. If I could get Springbank 12, hazelburn 14 and Longrows below 13 years at the prices I usually get them all day every day, I'd likely retire from Whisky in the 6 and just enjoy those whiskies.
In all seriousness, you are 100% correct here WT.
Rob, you still have that Longrow 21? How did you find it, when it eventually opened up. I found this bottle needed time, a decent amount, went from great to incredible!
Holy Cow........so much Longrow and Springbank:) They all sound delicious....have you reviewed the Hazelburn 14 Oloroso yet? Awesome review as usual Rob! Cheers Rob....hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!!
Thanks brother. I did a head to head not too long ago with the Hazelburn 13 vs 14. Both delicious. Merry Christmas to you and yours brother.
Hey rob ! Have you ever heard of a longrow 21 not having the laser print on the bottle .. I just got a bottle at auction and can’t find the date .. I plan on open it but if it’s a fake I want to bring it back
That’s probably a better question for the distillery itself. Send them images of the bottle. My guess is it could have rubbed off. Perhaps the shop owner had an older batch he/she wanted to get rid of. Did you pay retail?
I’ll reach out to them. I paid 680 all in .. I’m happy with the little
Bump . Thanks again for the reply ! 🤛
@@claudesavoie1906 no problem. Hope they can shed some light.
Is that a Glen Garioch 1995 in the back? Thanks for the review, I have been looking forward to this!
It is. Had it a while now.
@@WhiskyInThe6 Thoughts? they have a ton of the 1994 and 1995 at my local store for $100USD
Jonathan Flowers decent. Nothing crazy
Sounds delectable! Mmmm
How did you score all the Longrow reds behind you? Auction?
Prize fighting mostly.
500 Canadian - how much is that in souls? ;) I was really curious about the Longrow 21, thanks for reviewing it! But Springbank 15 in port... Wauw, just wauw :)
Lol
Yet another "unicorn" by Ontario standards anyway. Very envious that you can acquire these nice bottles. Incidentally I just found out there is a new HP 21 reintroduced for 2019, Viking Honor type bottle, slightly lower abv of 46.
Sorry my friend. I did see this 21. All sherry this time. I may have to..
@@WhiskyInThe6 Yeah, I have a list of at least a dozen different bottles I would love to acquire but they are not available even in other parts of Canada let alone Ontario, very frustrating. Waiting though in anticipation for January as my Inlaws will be back from UK and are taking back 2 bottles of Glendronach 18 Allardice for me which I previously purchased on Amazon UK and had sent to their relatives. May be a belated sherried Christmas, my first time tasting the Allardice.
Robert Zemko email me. I can likely help. whiskyinthe6@gmail.com
Never had a Longrow, which one would you recommend to be the first to buy....just to say that I really like Campbletown region
Hi. Longrow does not smell or taste like any Campbletown whisky. In my opinion it is a fantastic whisky but it is really peaty in comparison to any other whiskies from Campbletown. For your first Longrow I would suggest the Longrow CV.
Hi Kresimir, My advice would be to get the standard Longrow Peated. It's not expensive and is by far the best bang for buck Longrow. Most other Longrows are limited editions and more expensive. It's part of the Springbank portfolio and I think you'll find the Longrow/Springbank/Hazelburn expressions quite interchangeable.
@@cliffnorman178 just to add that I'vd tried ardbeg 10, laphroig 10, port charlotte, ledaig 10, bruichladich, scarabus...i'm not afraid of the peat😉
@@welshtoro3256 thanks, hazelburn is on the list for next scotch purchase, just wanted to check out peoples recommendation on Longrow
I’m with Cliff and WT here. The Peated (before known as CV) is a great Longrow whisky, very well priced!
Was actually a little disapointed with the Longrow 21y😬
Expected more, think the 18y is more balanced😋
Ya I was over zealous with this at first. Let the hype get the better of me. Likely 3 - 5 points less than I marked it.
In Europe you can catch the 21 for 240euros... and thats what i did :)
21 yo sounds nice. Regret not buying my second bottle of the 11 yo that I spoke for. Save some for me😉.
Will do buddy