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Longrow 2000 7 Year Old Gaja Barolo Finish

Knock, knock. Open says you.

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RReview by @Rigmorole

28th Jul 2013

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Smells like pear, dried fruit, orange jam on Sasquatch bread. Tastes of pear, Asian pear, a bit of tequila, mescal, pepper, ginger, oak. Finish is quite long for a seven year scotch, but about medium for a higher year scotch such as the Springbank 18. Lingers on the tongue with a hint of smoke and pepper. Finally, a touch of mint.

The cactus influence here is not overpowering as in in the Longrow CV. I heartily approve of this dram. It is a unique taste profile.

The Longrow signature "curdled" palate is present, but it is living a charmed existence in this whisky. The bottle certainly improves after being opened. Oxygenation is a good thing in this case.

The headbuzz from this dram is quite pleasant. Much better than average. Yes, the type of intoxication is worth noting. Most reviewers will not "go there." I will, when it's worth noting. Like some of the phenol-rich drams from Islay, this one does indeed create a slightly unusual psychological effect that allows for a high level of intellectual endeavor without hitting one over the head, so to speak. An excellent dram to help inspire creative endeavors. Take note, ye writers, artists, and philosophers.

Too strong to drink in any significant amount without any water at all, at least for me. I add only what is absolutely necessary in order to keep the fire from consuming the tongue and throat upon consumption.

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6 comments

Rigmorole commented

I have an extra bottle of this if somebody in Portland Oregon wants to trade me for something else that I find interesting. Yes, I called the OLCC and trades are perfectly legal as long as no money changes hands.

10 years ago 0

Lifewaterforce commented

A little gem this one, had a sample in '08 before buying one myself. Still sits unopened. But i eagerly await a best-friends barbecue reunion for which this will be the one i'll sample. Good review Rigo! Fun stuff, the buzz-notes in the end ;)

9 years ago 0

Rigmorole commented

I would open it ahead of time and give it some air in the bottle. Drink maybe three or four nice healthy glasses and let the oxygen do its work. This bottle improves with air. First opened, it's not nearly as good.

9 years ago 0

Jonathan commented

God bless the chap. He was a crypto-alt-right nut who thought fluoride and David Bowie were doing some kind of social engineering, but I got a kick a out of him. He's probably protesting against the governmental response to Covid-19 in his own universe. www.youtube.com/watch

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