Springbank 10 Year Old Single Malt (700ml)
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Spirit Type
Whisk(e)y Learn More
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Spirit Category
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Size
700ml
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Country
Scotland
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Region
Campbeltown
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Sub-Region
Kintyre Peninsula
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Tasting Notes
honeyNutmegOrchard Fruit
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How to Drink
Neat
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Glassware
Glencairn
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ABV
46%
Springbank takes pride in producing single malt Scotch made entirely in-house, employing traditional skills that have been passed down from one generation to the next. Produced since 1828, Springbank Single Malts are lightly peated in their kiln and distilled 2.5 times. No distillery in Scotland is more distinct or authentic than Springbank. They continue to make exceptional whisky by hand in the traditional manner. Without a doubt Springbank stands out as being the only distillery in Scotland using 100% of their own floor-maltings, fermenting the barley naturally, and distilling with a direct fire element.
Tasting Notes
From the distillery: “Our 10 year old provides the perfect introduction to the Springbank range. Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, it is complex yet perfectly balanced from the first sip through to the sweet, salty finish.
On the nose, a gentle Kintyre coastal breeze, redolent with damp peat, identifies this as one of Campbeltown’s finest. Fresh orchard fruit, orange zest, heather and honey combine with malt and vanilla notes to offer a warm welcome to Springbank’s flagship malt. On the palate, equal measures of complexity and robustness with an oily mouthfeel and plenty of spice, pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon. The orchard fruit and malt notes from the nose continue, providing balance and character. On the finish, Sweet salted caramel, toffee and drying peat prolong to round off this signature malt.”
Method
Aged in a combination of ex-bourbon (60%) and ex-sherry casks (40%), these casks are used for maturation to allow the distillery profile to show through while adding some depth of fruit and spice. After maturing for at least 10 years, Springbank 10 year is then diluted to 46% alcohol by volume and bottled. None of Springbank’s bottlings are chill-filtered nor is any additions for colour stabilization or caramel used.
Our Thoughts
Nose: Caramel, white chocolate, and milk chocolate, briney on the nose, with the slightest whiff of smoke.
Palate: Lemon zest right at the front, bonfire smoke, green apple, and citrus. Excellent balance and weight.
Finish: Textured finish that is like chewing on a piece of wood (but as always, in the best kind of way).
Blair Conrad
Simply the best 10yo whisky you can buy. Sorry Ardbeg.