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The sulphury notes are quite bad

Longrow Session: 2022.12.22. Longrow 14yo Sherry Cask Matured https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/113732/longrow-14-year-old 90+ Longrow 15yo RED https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/203466/longrow-15-year-old 87+ Longrow 17yo OTW https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/180545/longrow-17-year-old 87+ Longrow 18yo (2021) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/192396/longrow-18-year-old 88- Longrow 18yo (2022) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/215606/longrow-18-year-old 90- Longrow 21yo (2020) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/170358/longrow-21-year-old 91+

Leather, red fruits, toffee, smoked bacon, pepper, not very interesting but better than I expected, pretty much ok

So I saved this whisky for a Sunday morning, just to give it the due credit (why?) on my taste buds for a breakfast, and then something like that. To describe the nose as dignified would not do it justice, because it is simply boring. For me an almost frightening experience with a Longrow, especially with an edition of the Red series, whose editions I have always found very successful in recent years. Since the finish also leaves a lot to be desired, the good (only good, one should actually say) taste cannot have a significantly positive influence on the overall result. (To verify my taste buds, I poured myself another dram of the Longrow 11 2007/2019 Port Cask 57.8% (CA) shortly after this experience and can state to my reassurance that it is not my fault, because the Cadenhead's Longrow is his Still worth 90 points I gave him.)

Sweet fruity and smoky. Salty caramel and tobacco. The C'town funk arrives late in the finish.

Very dark, copper color. Oily whisky.

Considering the heights of last year's 10-year-old refill Malbec, the new Longrow Red 15 Years Pinot Noir Cask is slightly disappointing.

81-85 – Wow, really good one

Aroma Some smoke, greasy, sweetish, chocolate taste Sweet, red fruit, maritime, smoky, creamy, some pepper finish Medium length, smoky, light wood spice

The aroma is very decent and almost indistinguishable from Springbank 15, but the taste is less smooth and a little rougher, which immediately becomes noticeable. As one of the commenters so well said, Springbank and Ledaig funk is very recognizable! If we compare Hellyers Road Pinot Noir finish, there are no common notes at all. But I felt the Pinot Noir well at Hellyers Road, but it was just a finish. 23 22 22 21

Tasted at 'The Roll' Great composition. As is so often the case, smoke and red wine barrels harmonize perfectly with each other

Even if the wine comes across as quite subtle - for example compared to some laddies - this is a nice autumn dram.

S 7 It's like eating a smoked ham appetiser. Very intriguing, but not like "drinking whisky", if that makes any sense at all. [78-82] Good buy when I've extra money to spend, most whisky stays within this band. N 26 - Seaside peat smoke - Meaty - Summer fruit is hidden behind the smoke - Some old leather - With water, a touch more citrusy came through P 25 - Very fruity, almost like confectionery sweetness - Moderately peated - Smoked streaky bacon - Chew it long enough, and the red fruit will return after the peat faded F 24 - Long finish - Smoked meat lingering - Fruity

I suppose something better...

EYE/NOSE Is that a rosé wine? Well, what else can you expect from a 'Red'. Very chic, certainly looks like a lot of wine influence. Lots of freshness and vanilla sweetness on the nose. The special thing is that the aromas are very closely interwoven. I make a note of lemon curd for the fresh, lemony impressions. Such a really nice, heavy, sweet lemon cream. The alcohol is of course noticeable, but by no means unpleasant. Pushes but doesn't scratch. Instead, with some rest and concentration on the drink, it becomes flowery. Rose petals I would think. I perceive smoke in the nose as an accompanying rather than the main aroma, as I experience it more often with Longrow. A small wood fire in the distance and a touch of spicy smoked bacon. I don't have any sulfur here at first, but I do have earthy, moist Dunnage aromas. Not everything that looks dirty and 'edgy' has to be sulphurous. PALATE Our test sample is pleasantly strong and has a good afterglow. Smooth, full mouthfeel. Quite harmonious for a smoker. The same smoke is now more prominent on the palate and the malt is noticeably fruitier at the same time. Marinated plums from the grill. Dried cranberries, fully ripe red grapes, sweet heavy currant wine made from red and black berries. I am amazed at how the malt almost constantly keeps the great warmth in the mouth when you enjoy it. Typical Longrow. In the background I have smoked salt mixed with dark cocoa powder. FINISH/CONCLUSION long finish I note tobacco and some ash first. Sure, the smoke. Then the wine barrels prevail. First vinous-sweet, towards the end finally dry and mineral-calcareous, almost exemplary for a red wine storage. In the end, only the sweet-spicy smoke holds the fort, which meanwhile also transports a little iodine. Spices remain on the tongue, as well as tannic oak aromas and the lime of the wine. On the other hand, I am spared from unpleasant bitterness and sulfur influences until the end, the tongue seems uncoated. More notes and reviews on Facebook at: #Maltkanzlei.

Actually, I wanted to leave my own notes here, but then I read Maltkanzlei's and I can only agree with them!

The aroma was very nice with wild berries, heather honey and dirtiness, but rest of the experience was somewhat negative because of the uncontrolled sulfur.

I loved the previous edition, but I think this one is a bit disappointing. Although the nose is lovely, the palate and finish are too sweet at some points; the balance seems slightly off, making it too winey. Too bad, but unfortunately, this edition is not one for me.

Certainly full of personality, but especially in the late mouth and finish a touch of dirty grandpa. Don't regret the dram but certainly wouldn't need a bottle of this one - which btw is pretty low on peat for a Longrow. Not even a bottle for, say, 80 EUR, except maybe for swapping. You get my gist... to each their own. :-)

Strongly winey on the palate, surprisingly low on the peat and smoke side; nose is pretty good, the rest falls off

Great whisky but ridiculous aftermarket prices make it almost impossible to get. Well made whisky, everything is well integrated and handmade whisky

88.5 points

A very good bottling, a dynamic and enjoyable Red bottling. Oily peat and almost relentless grapes paired with a hint of caramel create a delightful profile. While the obvious sulfur and slight bitterness make this whisky a little less "approachable," it's a J&A Mitchell product after all; what's the chance of it being bad? Price-performance ratio: It was definitely better than RRP, but I'm sure it's not the Red bottling with the best price-performance ratio. Would I buy it again?: I wouldn't miss out on the RRP.

At first, the smell of sulfur was very strong, but the aroma of longrow, such as cucumber and watermelon is rich after airing, and the flavor of the nuts/spices unique to red wine cask was dominant, the body was softer than thought, rich peat and smoke

Tasted at Sherry Butt, Paris, 04/22.

The third whisky in the advent calendar, a longrow with a pinot noir finish. Years ago I had the standard Longrow and found it rather boring; But this one is really nice with a great berry aroma, pleasant smoke and nice maritime notes. Of course, the prices that are called for the bottling do not go at all.

88.5

Nose : strong punchy abv, sweet with dark fruits, light peat Palate : Palate followed thru on the fruits, earthy peat, lingering sweetness, leading towards darker chocolate earthiness Finish : Medium, Lingering woody dark earthy bitterness, the after taste isn't really enjoyable, dryness slight astringent

Dusty, strong, and fruity. A real punch in the face and very warming. Not bad.

This is pretty dirty. Drying and burnt sherry-dripping oak chips. More drying. This isn’t for me. I’ve tried this several times and I’m going to cut the cord. 75/100

The wine‑cask nose is lovely—fresh, juicy berry character up front. Compared with recent Longrow Peated bottlings, the peat here feels restrained. However, a few typical wine‑cask drawbacks (a touch of chestnut blossom) do show through.

I have been trying to get my hands on every Longrow RED for several years now. The wine or port barrels do very well with the peated Springbank spirit. This Longrow is no exception.

8/10 - Great. Good buy for the RRP. - Wonderful dram.

nice dirty longrow but little bit disapointed

Nose: sour wine notes,umami, industrial Taste: sour, sweet and sour , awesome finish

Great wine influence, red fruit, full, sweet, fleshy, smoke pleasantly integrated, medium long aftertaste, slightly tannic, dry,

The amount of Sulphur is unacceptable. Nose doesn't prepare you what is coming after the sip. Very bad batch, happy I didn't buy a whole bottle.

nose:bbq(叉烧） meaty，woodspice with funk, tomato seafood, briny, coffee, red fruits, nuts, mouth:honey, salted caramel, sour cherry, rich mouth feel, touch smoke, bbq pork, honeyed wings finish:long finish, melon, (fresh cucumbers tonic) creamy vanilla punch

Nose: Pete, malty, wine, but I don't feel much red wine. I put it in a kopita and there is a kick. slightly difficult. The fit is modest. He's the main character, but he doesn't come together much. Palette: Light body. Acidity, malty, etc. Because it is a Pinot wine, the sweetness is very weak. Finish: Medium to short finish with a hint of wine and malty. Overall Review: It's easy to eat and the feet are crunchy. The wine character's feeling is not strong, but I think people will like this one. I remember that Msrp was around 100 euros, but by that standard, I was just drunk. The problem is that I paid more than 50 in total to get it, but the problem is that I have nothing to say about what kind of alcohol you can buy for less than 50 for this kind of money. The only complaint is the short finish. It smells better because I like wine, the more I smell it. It's difficult because there is a kick. + and the water makes it so sweet ;; this is it It is neither sugar nor oligosaccharide, and the pleasant sweetness that passes through the throat and disappears at the same time, and the finish is long. smile is built

Tried at a whisky bar in Hamburg. Pretty rough but enjoyable. Sourdough, cherries, farmy

On the nose, red fruits (but not too winey), lovely campfire smoke, a sea breeze, and robust oak spice. A touch of matchstick perhaps, but not at all distracting. On the palate a great mix of sweet cherries and a touch of lemon peel, a little more smoke than on the nose (without dominating), earthy, pleasantly moderately bitter oak note. Quite long, spicy-smoky finish with a red wine touch. Conclusion: the Longrow Red you have to have!

well balanced.

Funky, earthy, fruity, and peaty. Everything I wanted out of a Longrow Red. May never get to try another one with how rare/expensive they are, so glad the 2022 edition was as good as it was.

Not good at all, don't by this ????

Longrow Red has been one of my favorite series the 15 year old Pinot Noir currently is one of my favorite. The peat levels are very soft and elegant yet also packs a very wonderful Pinot Noir/Grape finish. The finish in this whisky is where it stands out the most. Very comfortable and delicious/viscous.

Nose: Tart cranberry notes lead the way, immediately followed by a smoky presence. The combination of malt acidity and layered aromas brings out a distinct sulfuric note. Hints of smoked bacon, sour plum, and a subtle mineral character add complexity. Palate: The entry is soft and pleasantly sweet, carrying the fresh, slightly tangy flavor of peak-season strawberries—not overly sweet but with a crisp, juicy vibrancy. Soon after, the gentle sweetness of fermented grape juice emerges. The mid-palate is rich with malty sweetness, while peat and sulfur deepen the structure beneath the bright fruit acidity. The layers unfold like a cranberry cheesecake with a charred cookie crust—an absolutely delightful interplay. The finish is surprisingly smooth and non-drying, with no overpowering woodiness. Instead, a creamy aroma lingers on top, gradually descending into a smoky, peat-laden “cloud,” leaving a beautifully balanced impression.

Great dram for wine lovers. Lots of hints of red wine, and not a lot of that peatiness I was expecting. Smooth, as you would expect from a mature longrow, and surprisingly a very delicate finish

Nose: dryer wine Taste: more peat forward than 13. Less red fruties, although they are still there. Mor flavours, chocolate, caramel., meat , mint Finish: sugar,