A fabulous 10 year old Springbank, matured in bourbon casks as well as sherry casks, adding a wonderful depth of flavour. Slightly peated, it marries a complex mixture of maritime notes as well as a fresh and fruity balance. The definition of a Campbeltown classic.
The nose offers up plenty of oak, exotic spices, guava, heather honey and soft smoke.
A full, sweet, creamy palate with hints of smoke, marzipan and cigar boxes.
A smoky finish, trailing off on sweet cider and toasty barley.
For its modest price and age there is simply nothing that can match Springbank 10. I find it amazing to read reviews that decry the lack of complexity and it being harsh. Many whiskies 20 years or older struggle to match the depth and character of this humble dram. This latest bottle has a peachy stone fruit nose intertwined with a whisp of sticking plaster and salty burnt wood. Massive rich and spicy mouthful piney fragrant but reveals so much. Add some water and it moves to another level. Long creamy and smokey finish for 40 quid it’s a no brainier but it won’t last long because very little at this price comes close. Maybe an ardbeg ten is close but the springbank adds another dimension. Do not buy if you have a shallow obsession with middle of the road brand whiskies !
Considering the age and the pice range, it is quiet amazing stuff. Very, very well balanced with the costal peat, the fruits, the switness and this pleasant and long aftertaste. Far better than Ardbeg 10 yo and even better than the Laphroaig 10 yo I guess (which is one of my favorite). Compare to this, gentle peated whisky like Bowmore taste like water... I mean, not really, but you get the idea. Excellent !
Thought it lacked character and nose. I may have been misinformed, but I was expecting more. Very little peat or smoke.
loved the guy comparing this to glenfiddich....hahahahha good one.
An excellent 10yr old, the bourbon / sherry cask mix works very well to make a very complex and rewarding drink with a balance of peat and honey. Finish is considerably longer than the age would suggest. Anyone who enjoys this malt should try to take a tour of the distillery which is an entirely “by hand” affair from malting to bottling. Five stars considering its peer “age group”.
