What's in a name? Springbank 15 Years Old 1996 (cask 8700) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) whisky is called whisky because it's produced in Scotland. Were it from America it would be spelled Springbank 15 Years Old 1996 (cask 8700) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) whiskey, rather than whisky.
An oily maritime aroma greet the nose with further notes of grapes and rhubarb. The palate boasts notes of raisins and greengages with a wealth of peat smoke. The finish is long and rewarding with rhubarb and beach bonfire flavours.