Longrow - 11 year old 2018 Release Red Cabernet Franc Matured Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 55.9% ABV

Heavy peat, cask-strength single malt finished in Cabernet Franc after 9 years in bourbon; 11 years total. Bottled at 55.9% ABV. Limited 2018 release (~9,000 bottles). Intense smoke with red fruit, spice and rich oak. Longrow 2018 Release Red Cabernet Franc Matured Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch 11 year old 55.9% ABV Nose: Initial wave of peat lingers, a smoky foundation that remains at the fore. As it breathes, red wine notes emerge alongside marzipan sweetness, caramel toffee, raspberry jam and a playful hint of Eton mess, weaving into a rich, dessert-like aroma. Palate: Peat lingers on the palate, mingling with caramelised sugar and toffee apples. Red-wine notes deliver stewed rhubarb and crisp red apples, while a buttery biscuit sweetness threads through, finishing with toasted vanilla and a gentle smoky glow. Finish: To finish, there are lovely long sooty smoky burnt embers. This is accompanied by some dry oak vanilla tannins and phenolic antiseptic notes return to say adieu.