Thanks Alfie! That's a really exciting whisky to be able to try. I'm sure you're going to enjoy that Longrow 21. Cheers eh! 🥃

If I was buying based on first impressions I know which direction I'd be going in on this one. Thanks John. Cheers buddy 🥃

Yeah, I'd confidently say you made the right decision taking the Longrow 21(on sale no less!) over the Hazelburn 21. That's a win. Hope you enjoy the Longrow 21 when you crack it open Gary. Cheers 🥃

Yeah, I did not enter any of the usual ballots for the "privilege" to purchase these two bottles. If I had to part with my money for one of these it would obviously be the Longrow. You're right about that price bubble bursting. I am seeing more and more reps talking about the downturn and how sales are down massively across the board. Tide is turning in the customers favour and I'm hoping the collateral damage to those in the industry is minimal. Interesting times to be certain. Cheers my friend🥃

You're welcome, and thanks for watching Tim! Hope you might come across one of these in the future. The price is a bit dear so perhaps by the dram is the best practice. Cheers buddy 🥃

What great bottles to have in your stash Anthony! Fantastic luck on those ballots. I'm sure you'll find a fitting reason to open these. Cheers eh! 🥃

This was my 2nd time trying the Longrow 21 and it has been solid both times. I have heard great things about the 2022 Hazelburn 21 so I'm thinking this 2023 was just a few notches below the one you may have had. Hope a glass of the Longrow 21 crosses your path soon! Cheers Sandy🥃

Thanks Sheldon! We're on the same wavelength taking the Longrow 21 over the Hazelburn 21 and with those tasting notes. Hope you're on the mend feeling better shortly and back to reviews before we know it. Cheers buddy 🥃

Thanks for the vote of confidence with the samples. It really seems to be the only way to cover these higher age statements and rarer bottlings. Hope you're enjoying your SB 10 Pablo Neruda bottling. Cheers buddy 🥃

Haha, you're welcome over for some Springbank anytime James. No promises on the 21 year old age statement :p Cheers buddy 🥃

There are many people claiming that the distillery has said that both the Hazelburn and Longrow 21 will be taking an extended absence due to low stocks in the warehouse. I would interpret that as just too few cask of this age to make an outturn of around 3,600 bottles. This is not officially confirmed so it is by no means definitive, but there's enough talk of it that I received questions about it prior to trying these. I'm with you on the prices. I declined to enter a ballot for these two as I simply cannot afford whiskies of this price often, if ever. These all sold so clearly people with much more money than you or I and scooping these up but I'm with you, I can't in good conscious purchase these. Sorry to hear about your son Jon, I hope he's okay after the car accident. All the best to you and your family. Cheers 🥃

@@whiskyonthewestcoast Stock is often a challenge for that age for sure. Thanks for the good wished for my son. He's great, just about the machines involved. Which is good, machines are replicable.

Hey Gary! That's a really tough one to answer so far removed from these. However, if I had to take a punt at an answer I would suggest the Chardonnay influence helped bring an inclusion of stone fruit but also a certain Vinous, slightly acidic note as well. There is much loved Longrow 17 Year Chardonnay Single Cask that has alot of fans. Sadly I never tried it but the 10% Chardonnay is 100% from that same parcel of casks. The only criticism seems to be how sweet/acidic it can go and a bit less body. If I was purchasing it would likely depend on #1 Is this my first/only Longrow 21? If Yes I would go with the more classic 65% Sherry 35% Bourbon makeup of the 2023 which is sure to be solid. #2 If this is not my first/only Longrow 21 I'd go with the more unique expression with the frankly odd inclusion of 10% Chardonnay Casks. Overall I don't know if you can really lose drinking Longrow 21 year :) Cheers Gary 🥃

@@whiskyonthewestcoast thank you - I actually have an opened bottle of the 2022 18 yo with Chardonnay and an unopened of the 2022 21 yo - i was thinking to add the 2023 21 yo cause it’s available and on sale. Still expensive - so i was wondering your thoughts…thanks again!!

@@whiskyonthewestcoast Just FYI - i pulled the trigger and got the 2023 Longrow 21 yo - thanks for your thoughtful reply!

For the Hazelburn 21 year I wouldn't even think about it picking it up at full price. The Longrow 21 I would give some thought. Part of me says yes, but when my chance to enter the ballot for the Longrow 21 came, with it at a similar price, I did not enter the draw. I suppose that answers if I think it's worth it. If it was for an investment I'd consider it or if I personally had more money my answer could very well be different. Hope this helps. Cheers eh! 🥃