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Longrow 100 Proof 57.10% Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
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Longrow is one of Springbank Distillery's core range of single malt whiskies. A brand new addition to the range whilst also inspiring a bit of nostalgia, Longrow 100 Proof recognises the appreciation of this style of whisky from their distillery.
The characteristic Longrow peat smoke is married with the subtle influence of red wine casks and bottled at proof strength, providing a fitting contrast to the flagship Longrow Peated. This whisky has been matured for almost 4 years in re-fill bourbon casks and over 2 years in re-fill Pino Noir casks.
70cl
ABV 57.10%
No artificial colour and non-chill filtered.
Net weight: 1.6kg
Tasting Notes
Nose: The peat smoke influence presents in medicinal, TCP notes, along with notes of redcurrants on the nose.
Palate: Softer on the palate, the peat smoke has a more earthy, musty element now, with notes of creme brulee, vanilla and almonds.Springbank
Finish: Red cola cubes, strawberry laces and marzipan are at the forefront of the smoky Longrow finish.
What Does "100 Proof" Mean?
Although the origins of 100° proof are often contested, it is widely agreed to have hailed from Britain in the 17th century when excise taxes were based on alcohol strength, thus “proof” of strength became a requirement.
The process for testing and proving strength involved pouring the spirit on to gunpowder and subsequently taking a flame to the gunpowder, with an explosion indicating that the spirit was “over proof”, failure to ignite indicating that it was “under proof”, and a steady flame burning indicating the spirit was “100 proof”.
The 19th century saw the development of a new, scientific calculation of strength devised by Bartholomew Sikes, who measured specific gravity of spirit and defined 100 proof strength as 4/7 alcohol purity, or 57.1% ABV.
Springbank Distillery
Campbeltown's Springbank Distillery is the only whisky distillery in Scotland to carry out 100% of the production process on one site. For them, this means unrivalled quality control and the opportunity to pour decades of experience and passion into every drop of their world-class whisky.
It's worth taking a trip to Campbeltown just to see this incredible distillery in action.
