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.
It's a brilliant 10. Talisker and this. Unctious and Sumptuous. A Cambeltown great.
One of my favourite 'bang for your buck' whiskies. For a 10 year old it's more complex than many an older whisky. Does the sweet to dry thing. Hint of peat smoke. Finish is good. Pretty much a 'must have' whisky in my house.
Totally justifies it's reputation as one of, if not the, best 10 yr olds on the market. Never without a bottle on my shelf. Ever.
The only scotch I have such a negative feeling to. Undrinkable.
My, oh my! Balance is the key word. Wonderful nose of smoke, peat, vanilla, ripe pears, perhaps raspberries and something herbal. Pine needles maybe? The palate develops something superb. It starts sweet with fat, oily vanilla and toffee, progressing to citrus (oranges?) and cinnamon and then fiery pepper. The finish gets a little brine, smoke peat and hints of leather with maybe just a hint of banana at the end. It's a unique whisky that deserves your time. Just wow.
