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.
Have just compared this with Hazelburn 10 and I am disappointed having expected the peated version to be superior. It is inferior in all respects to the rather superb Hazelburn and my peated favourite Ledaig. Tasted 5 mins after opening and I could find nothing to recommend it. But It should be noted that others have not enjoyed on first taste.
I tasted some wiskies and have big expectations for this but I find lack of charackter and complexity
Must admit, when I first tried this I was not quite sure about it. Love the Islays and so many others, but this is whisky in its own rite. Pleasant nose . . caramel and spices, tastes of nuts and figs with oak and a little smoke (though hardly perceptible). Really nice burn on the finish, with some salt and seaweed. Love it. I will be buying this often.
Smooth and distinctive....
No doubt a wonderful whisky for those who drink it but it can make the drinker rather nasty and argumentative.
