For the most part of the 17th & 18th centuries Campbeltown was a smuggling centre, an occupation that was supported by the area's geography, topography..... and the local gentry. One famous story tells of an old woman living in the town who was up before the Sheriff for smuggling. She had been found guilty and before passing sentence, the Sheriff told her:...
Longrow
Rundlets & Kilderkins
Colour: Deep amber
Nose: Smoke is easy to identify from the beginning and is soon joined with medicinal notes and subtle burning embers. On
returning to nose, sweetness such as toffee apple is more pronounced.
Palate: Both peat and smoke are detected yet it is simultaneously sweet, particularly toffee and fudge. This is followed with the
taste of liquorice. Rich and oily from its maturation in small casks, it gives an impression of being older than its 11 years.
Finish: Long, smooth and sweet. Slow and lingering hint of peat with peat reaching a
crescendo with a strong peaty aftertaste.
and just in case you are interested in cask sizes here's a link to explain more..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firkin