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.
From a neat pour I immediately got the sense of sweet smoke, wet peat and smoked salt. The palate is chewy and oily, but slightly sulphured and dry on the trail end. Heavy oak notes and furniture polish lend way to the soft peated undertone, with cold smoke and more briny coastal notes that follow. The long finish projects a salty wash of seaweed accompanied by more smokiness that is so convencing it compells you to smell your own shirt. While this is not close to what I prefer in a whisky, as a taster, I can appreciate the nuances this dram puts forth. If you haven't tried a Springbank 10, get a sample from the chaps at Master of Malt. If you like whisky, you owe it to yourself to try this at least once. It will gently nudge you to new flavors, experiences, and appreciations.
Not quite as easily approachable as other single malts and not for the novice drinker. But once you give it time to relax and mellow my my will you be treated with awesomeness! ! Smell is subtle speyside peaty balanced goodness, taste is quite complex but if were to describe it would be comparable to a highland park slightly less sweet but defenitely brinier!
I happen to like a number of different whiskies, but my favorite by far is Springbank 10 yr. I find that it has an excellent character with a smoky start to a long smooth finish. I recommend pairing it with roquefort cheese on a multigrain baguette for a wonderful tasting experience.
Tried a sample as a friend recommended it to me and will be making it the next malt I buy a bottle of. Perfectly balanced for me. The salinity is lovely and it was peatier than I expected, which was nice, as I'm a big Islay fan. The tasting notes above pretty much nail it to be honest.
always wanted to try this one... first dram "came out of the bottle angry" and was not nice at all. next day it was a very different whisky, very accurate tasting notes from MoM, very drinkable, benefits from a small drop of water and some time to open up and develop.
