Longrow 11 Year Old 2001 Rundlets & Kilderkins

Rundlets are 60 liter casks, while Kilderkins can hold 80 liters, which speeds up the maturation considerable, of course, since there is a lot more interaction between the spirit and the wood. These cask types were used predominantly in the 17th and 18th Century, but are merely a gimmick in this day and age. Longrow, as you are most likely aware, is the heavily peated version of Springbank.

Very aromatic nose with loads of fruit and toffee on the one hand and earthy notes on the other. A bit waxy and green. I mean leafy. Ferns. Very special. Some salt as well. Salmiak even. Interesting.

The first sip is pretty powerful, spicy and sweet, but then the sweet peat gets to work. Peppery with a big dose of liquorice, that drown out the sweet fruit somewhat. A bit drying. A bit farmy too. Some ashes.

Nice, long finish on oak and smoke.

The influence of the wood is huge, but this Longrow knows how to cope. Brilliant whisky.

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