Different farms, barley varieties, cask maturations and length of time the whisky spends in the casks from one batch to the next allow our customers a unique tasting experience every time. Warming, spicy, cozy. The Springbank character married with the sweet, rich PX influence creates a perfect winter-warmer dram. Also, tiny bit of medicine note and caramel note. Arguably the best in the core lineup and beats out numerous Springbank single casks I've tried., Amazing nose! ABV: 46% Why Springbank is One of the Worlds Great Distilleries. Licensed in 1828, Springbank is one of the last surviving producers of single malt Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Support Malt Each Month By Becoming A Patron. Heres hoping it continues to last.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'scotchnoob_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',133,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-scotchnoob_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Nose: Green apple, lime juice, juicy green pear. For our friends in America, Shared Pour have it available for $102.99. Lovely, complex and absolutely delightful. Bottle Deadline for March Auction: Monday 20 March. It's not unpleasant but neither can it be avoided, you certainly won't find this in the Speyside sippers. It is not easy to track them down as it is mentioned before. Youthfulness often associated with newmake spirit (apple smash). If the price will be lowered for a little bit, I will stock up SB10, SB12 CS and SB15 as my daily dram. It was too harsh for me. Not bad, it has a decent spice note and the wood note from the casks compliments the profile but I cannot get excited about it, plenty of better stuff out there in this price bracket. Excitedly, that first night, we took out a few bottles to try: the newly acquired Springbank, an Old Pulteney 21-year-old and a Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban. The 2021 release of Springbank Local Barley 10 Year Old single malt has been made with locally-grown barley and matured in oloroso sherry casks for a decade, before being bottled in December 2020. Fantastic. A bit overwhelming alcohol nose, a tasty herbal palate and slightly bitter aftertaste. Springbank 1919 50 year old. One thing for sure, you need to be fairly progressed on your 'Malt Journey' before you tackle a whisky with this complexity. Required fields are marked *. I prefer the nose over the palate / finish because of its distinct fresh, tart fruitiness. Our experienced warehouse team take great care with every order. There is plant freshness, lemon, mint, anise and some fruits. Registered in Scotland, Company Number SC490586 and VAT Registration Number 197 5059 65. 2023 Whisky Auctioneer. The slightly earthy note from the nose is also present all the time, Medium-long, intense chocolate notes at the beginning, then transitioning into the slightly sour, bitter salty notes. Becomes fresher and brighter with water, though it doesn't necessarily need it. WebS er det tid til endnu en aftapning i Foursquares Exceptionel Cask Serie. Insanely delicious whisky for a standard 10 year old bottling. Fans chase these bottles in the hope that this year, it will be amazing! With Water: A few drops of water brighten up the aroma but dont add anything new. Unlikely to stick around for long. The pleasant sourness of the nose is also a sign, lemon, orange, clove for spice, plenty of honey. Soft peat smoke comes through in the finish to round off this dram. Then the nose sets in, vanilla, lime, orange blossom. When I first bought this bottle, I was wondering why the price of this 10 year old was 2x the price of other 10 year old bottle from other distilleries. February Auction Now LIVE, Ends Monday 6 March from* 7pm GMT. Kilkerran is much more citrusy and "fresh". Sold on: February 12th at Irish Whiskey Auctions. Im curious if youve ever had Kilkerran, and if so what you think about it. 2/2/2018, and remember its the UK market 700ml version. Salt water on pebble. 1,400 Bottle Worldwide. In the end, it's not bad at all, just not exactly my taste. one bottle per order please. WebSpringbank 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) Campbeltown, SCOTLAND $170. Distilled in June 2010 and bottled in December 2020, the 'local barley' comes from the varietal, Belgravia,and was grown in Campbeltown at the Glencraigs Farm. Atom Supplies Limited, Unit 1 Ton Business Park, 2-8 Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA, UK. The twelve was so lovely; the ten had to be decent. Green apple skins. The use of hyperlinks to (any page of) the website of Whiskybase B.V. is only allowed with prior written consent of Whiskybase B.V.. Whiskybase B.V. will not allow any hyperlink to (any page of) her website if the content, image or reputation of the host website is irreconcilable with the name, reputation, services or products of Whiskybase B.V. or the content of this website, in the opinion of Whiskybase B.V. Whiskybase B.V. respects the privacy of all users of this website and ensures that personal information provided to Whiskybase B.V. by email and/or by contact form, will be treated confidentially and in conformity with the Dutch Privacy Law (Wet Bescherming Persoonsgegevens). WebSpringbank 10 offers whisky drinkers the perfect introduction to the Springbank range. Bottled 17/08/21 with code 21/120 it's matured in a combination of bourbon & sherry casks. Tons of complexity with different notes you can pick and pull with each sitting. Sweet orange peel, salty and mineral, slightly greasy smoke, cotton candy, lime, sour candy, green apple, In principle, a typical salty and vigorous Springbank start, but a little sweeter and creamier, the juice oranges are fully there, slightly dry on the cheek, Everything plays together, sweet, orangy, strong, slightly oaky, becoming increasingly mineral. In general, the taste is well-rounded and intense. Following a brief mothballing between 1979 and 1987, upon the reopening the decision was taken to cease all sales to the blending industry and focus on its single malt sales. Lots of talk surrounding the Springbank Local Barley focuses on price. Fresh, fruity, pineapples, pears, mango, whiffs of leather and smoke, also some creme brulee, hints of citrus fruits, honey dew, wax polish - very good, Very oily and creamy, now more fine citrus and wood notes, oranges, lemons, and more exotic fruits, subtle sweetness - excellent, Medium long, fruity, warm - gets more punchy and mineral in the end - great. I agree with all of your tasting notes, and for what its worth I always get a hint of orange with it. For me its all tropical flavours, delicious stuff and would highly recommend. Odour: greasy smoky note, machine oil, great balance, complex, bitter orange in the base, cherry, fermented fruit, sweetish fruity undertone, vanilla, heather Complex and fruity, some nuts and sweetness later. And look, plasticine, that can be seen as a flaw elsewhere, but not here, because of the way it mingles with the other aromas. Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley 2022 is an official bottling which was produced in the Campbeltown region of Scotland. Colour: Dull gold Nose: Orange syrup, ripe red apples, anise, guava, fresh oak and walnuts. Following a brief mothballing between 1979 and 1987, upon the reopening the decision was taken to cease all sales to the blending industry and focus on its single malt sales. The mouthfeel. 55% Sherry, 45% Port is creamy and viscous, very nice indeed. The sherry influence is immediately apparent on the nose, with notes of raisins, prunes, mixed peel and fruit cake. My first Campbeltown malt, actually different, yet not fully rewarding. More peated than its brother Kilkerran 12. Absolutely the best on the market in term of quality/price, wonderful and beautiful product. Campbeltown Single Malt 12 Years and Under - 2014. Smoky , Oaky very pleasant on the nose you will enjoy a its full creamy honey taste with a great smoky finish. We deliver to countries all over the world! On that day, perhaps due to my immature palette, it was young, septic and sulphurous. 86 users have left 92 reviews Our 10 year old provides the perfect introduction to the Springbank range. At this price you cant go wrong . I'm guessing they picked particularly special casks to create a batch to launch the new design with. I didn't get the tropical fruits noted by others. one bottle per order please. Palate: Thin but silky body. Value (38) : 9/10. 20. Copyright The Whisky Exchange 1999-2023. Freshly cut tangerines, oranges, pineapples, red apples: an extremely tasty and inviting fruit basket, almost a mush in terms of the smell. There are notes of opal fruits, sherbet sweets and turkish delight, along with hints of coconut. Its alluring and pleasant but after I had one dram very rarely did I want another. Oh what a pleasant surprise. Huge coastal notes with some sweet biscuits. Lemon verbena and mandarins. Master of Malt is a registered trade mark of Atom Supplies Limited. Then I get tinned peaches and baked red apples. Brand: Springbank Release: 10-Year Size: 700mL Alcohol Volume: 46% Age: 10-Year-Old Region: Campbeltown Closure: Cork stopper Price: From AUD$80 If youve never tried Springbanks single malt whiskies, youre really missing out. Join us in a journey through Springbanks history. I bought it at the same store for two dollars less. Enter your email address below to be notified when this product is available. Geschmack: Zirrus am Gaumen, m The peat influence is immediately apparent on the nose, along with initial medicinal and aniseed notes from the Bourbon maturation. By accessing this website or by using the information on this website the user automatically accepts these Conditions. Sweeter than the nose, less sour and fresh. All in all Talisker 10 like with some added fruits. A west of Scotland native, Dora is a full-time foodie and seeker of interesting flavours who has done almost every job in the catering business. WebSpringbank 10 Year Old 70cl, 46% A fabulous 10 year old Springbank, matured in bourbon casks as well as sherry casks, adding a wonderful depth of flavour. There are even clubs and groups dedicated to their following. WebThat's two purchases a month for 10 years straight for the Prophet. The Old Pulteney was a welcome final dram! The peat is most evident on the finish with more of a drying smoke intertwined with that white pepper and salt. The pine from the nose really comes through. Mildly spicy with a white pepper burn with silky buttery honey that soothes the back of the throat. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. you have read, understood, and agree to our Privacy Policy. It's been a couple of years. The malty sweetness is reminiscent of sushi rice. (verified owner) February 13, 2022, Ryder I enjoyed this whisky. However, Whiskybase B.V. cannot give any warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website. Over time, the whisky became nutty and very waxy, like cashews and almonds. The Cask Strength now a distant memory, this 10-year-old had put me off the brand. Log in to add to wishlist. You can follow her musings on Instagram. The nose is mineral, gently peated and salty with notes of metal, sweet malt, vanilla desert along with sea salt and baked apples. The entrance and use of this website and these Conditions are governed by Dutch law. I remember the first time I tried the 12-year-old cask strength, circa 2013; it was beautiful! The Whisky Exchange ; The Character of Islay Whisky Company; Murray McDavid; World Whisky. A little too smoky, otherwise an excellent whisky. first mild, ashy smoke (a bit salty, mineral, musty cellar, wet cardboard) then fruity-fresh (lemon, green apple, salt again), hazelnut cream, caramel and malt, mineral earthy, slightly salty and metallic (but not pungent / young), pepper; on the other side sweetness - nut nougat cream, caramel, milk chocolate; both well balanced, medium length, some milk chocolate, a lot of salt, pepper, some bitter smoke, charcoal. I received looks of shock every time I told someone I didnt like Springbank (such blasphemy! Often I have heard that the favourite whisky of a tasting event is a Springbank be it in the line-up or not. Springbank 17 Year Fresh Bourbon Barrel Cage 2002. Access to over 2.4 million ratings and reviews, More than 200.000 bottles available from retailers around the world, The most trusted source of factual bottle information available. Slightly peated, it marries a complex mixture of maritime notes as well as a fresh and fruity balance. WebSpringbank 1919 myytiin lokakuussa 2019 Sothebysissa 266 200 punnalla, ja mukana oli vuoden 2001 aitoustodistus. Therefore no rights can be derived from the information on this website. On-site floor maltings, worm tubs, and even (some) direct-fired stills. The finish is shorter than expected, but nice with salt, smoke, notes of orange peel and a maritime touch. RATING: 87pts |87 89 (B+) Great| Always nice to have a bottle of this. Notes of dark berries, fruit cake, ginger and honey provide a warm introduction to this dram. A little bit of white pepper spice and cardamom along with some mint. Light vegetal side. Cocktails: Part One. Andorra CAVA BENITO Av. And of course that smell of hay, of a stable, but it's so clear, so smooth, that it goes very well, I would even say that there is something pastry, gourmet in it, like speculoos cream , and splinters of sponge cake. It then started with slightly oily malt that slowly faded and give way to the underlying citrus fruits (think orange), garnished by a handful of spearmints. Still the most pleasant Springbank. Please note: Due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer's discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit. Took these notes last night but I'm sure there are lots I'm missing. WebHigh West offers an outstanding collection of highly rated whiskeys in finer liquor stores, bars, and restaurants in 49 states throughout the U.S. and internationally. Looks like another great one to try. The water, like all Campbeltown whiskies, comes from the Crosshill Loch in the hills above the town, and is supplemented by a private well from a borehole drilled deep into the rock beneath the town. While we endeavour to provide full and accurate information on our website, there may be occasions where producers have updated their recipe or failed to provide full details of their ingredients and processes. Best value for money. Springbank uses three stills to create a 2.8-time (not triple) distillation. This expression has been laid down to mature for at least a quarter of a century in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks before being bottled at a strength of 46% abv. Following a brief mothballing between 1979 and 1987, upon the reopening the decision was taken to cease all sales to the blending industry and focus on its single malt sales. This may affect factors including the product style and allergen information, and we would advise that you always check the label and not solely rely on the information presented here. Farm: Glencraigs, by Campbeltown That minerality builds in intensity like wet pebbles by a lake. An exceptional dram. These, along with the distillerys flagship Springbank bottlings, are all non-chill-filtered, have no caramel coloring, and are reduced to bottling strength on-site with the same water used to produce the whisky. A waxy (lime peels-like) aftertaste lingering with drying oak and mildly peppery spices. These conditions apply to the use of this website of Whiskybase.com. Quite resinous, I get some fir needle. Springbank 10-Year. Creamy confectionery and smooth toffee follow through from the nose. They could charge 60 bucks for it and it would still be reasonable (let's hope they never do this). Maybe this sample has been sitting out for too long, or maybe my expectations for it were too high? Nose Delicate oral notes kick off this dram, along with hints of digestive biscuit and a cereal note reminiscent of the malt barns. Springbank 10 is classic stuff. Web55% ABV, 700 ml, Campbeltown Single Malt. (Remember, I began my whisky journey around this time). WebSpringbank distillery is a family-owned single malt whisky distillery on the Kintyre Peninsula in western Scotland.It is owned by J & A Mitchell & Company, which also owns the Glengyle distillery, the oldest independent bottler, William Cadenheads, and several blended scotch labels. medium, some strange but very pleasant sweetness, like candied fruits . Slightly charred oak brings out a hint of bitterness and more peppery spices. Yellow tropical fruit as well with a sweet and fresh pineapple. Taste and explore without buying a whole bottle. The Springbank character married with the sweet, rich PX influence creates a perfect winter-warmer dram. WebA diesel mechanic by trade, Sedgwick built and modified most of the distilling equipment assembled on site, and is proud to offer spirits fermented, distilled and bottled on site. Produced since 1828, Springbank Single Malts are lightly peated in our kiln and distilled 2.5 times. Finish, I get mostly vanilla and oak and a little caramel. Tells you all you need to know. Please log in again. We dont want to sell out, because we want to keep challenging the industry. The information provided on this website is not intended as an advice in any way. A smooth finish with hints of ginger and lemon zest. Palate The vanilla note from the nose develops on the palate into flavours of sweet, creamy victoria sponge. We want you to be 100% happy with your order and it is our aim to ensure that all products supplied to all customers arrive in perfect condition. With the 10yo, I am always surprised and delighted at how the entire characteristics of a distillery can be bundled so successfully in one bottling. These references and hyperlinks are included for information purposes only and are selected by Whiskybase B.V. in good faith. The palate introduces notes of madeira cake, marzipan and gingerbread. Now hold on, because this math is tricky: The first wash distillation produces so-called low wines, which are around 20% alcohol. Each year a local farmer is commissioned to grow barley on our behalf to continue producing this grain to glass limited edition. Web55% ABV, 700 ml, Campbeltown Single Malt. Hint of smoke. This limited release is a perfect encapsulation of Springbanks character; sweet and syrupy with a waxy mouthfeel, this 30 year old is worth the wait. The mouthfeel remains very smooth with an oiliness and a medium-lingering peat and brine. This is only 10 years old stuff, but I can not find its rival in other brand's 12/15/18 standard version, except for Macallan and Bowmore. 4449145). (verified owner) April 12, 2022, Ryan Equal measures of complexity and robustness with an oily mouthfeel and plenty of spice, pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon. Like a storm gathering off the Kintyre coast, our 15 year old Springbank is dark and ominous, but delicious. Taste and explore a dram without buying a whole bottle! I definitely see why so many people enjoy the wares of Springbank, and I have finally joined the group of lovers, although I am not at the stage of top fan. I did boycott the brand for a long while, doing my bit to ensure there were more bottles to go around! Distilled at the Springbank distillery in Campbeltown, produced as an annual release and this is the 2023 release. Seawater, seaweed, mineral notes, earthy, sooty, faint smoke. Dominated by malts and sweet fruits (apples, tangerines). Herbs - thyme and lavender. Whiskybase B.V.Zwaanshals 5303035 KS RotterdamThe NetherlandsKVK: 60207205VAT: NL853809112B01. I get that amalgamation of fresh fruits once again, definitely more on the starfruit now followed by some fresh mandarin spritz. Why the average rating then? (Reserve has been met) This lot currently has. This is certainly one of the fruitiest regular 10yo bottlings. A leather note reminiscent of old library books develops over time. Sold on: February 12th at Irish Whiskey Auctions. Our boxes are made of 100% recyclable cardboard. Taste is fairly mild, a little butter, a little toffee, smoke is there but muted, oak is a bit stronger. Sign up for exclusive offers from our weekly newsletter and enjoy a 10% discount on your first order with the code WELCOME10! Medium in length here. As strange as it may sound, it is sweet and dry at the same time. Any disputes arising out of the entrance or use of this website and/or the use of information derived from this website shall exclusively be submitted to and finally be resolved by the competent court in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Nose-feel is to the cooler side thats slightly mentholated while a pinch of white pepper keeps prickling the nose. By continuing you agree to the use of cookies and our fascinating privacy policy. I'm thinking sweet vanilla pudding as well as it has a creamy character to it. You can purchase the Springbank 10 from the Whisky Exchange for 42.95, with Master of Malt coming in at a reasonable 39.90. WebSpringbank 10 Year Old Bottling Note A fabulous 10 year old Springbank, matured in bourbon casks as well as sherry casks, adding a wonderful depth of flavour. The palate is gentle and refined with a smooth, buttery feel. Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley / 2010 Vintage / 2021 Release. 7/10, bright, waxed citrus fruits and their rinds, some leather, barnyard, rather fresh manure in the background, in the best way. The citrus element continues on the palate, combined with notes of manuka honey and pear drops. Note that the Springbank CV bottling, which is at a similar price-point, is purportedly a vatting of 6, 8, and 12 year-old malts (unverified), from different barrel finishes. Every time you go back to nose or taste it, something different is unearthed. Ordering Springbank, specifically, from the UK is a no-brainer 50 fewer milliliters notwithstanding. Handmade do mean something. Very well-balanced. (although, in the case where you only give us your name and contact details in connection with a review, we will never use that information for any promotional or marketing purposes). The distillery uses traditional worm tubs, a cast-iron mash tun, and employs mechanical rummagers (to prevent a buildup of burnt deposits) in the copper stills, which are heated with a combination of steam and direct oil fire. Slightly peated, it Maybe a little toffee. WebSpringbank 10 Year Old. Sweetness and the spiciness come at the same time. WebSpringbank 10 Year Old. Personal information provided to Whiskybase B.V. via the website of Whiskybase B.V. or by email, shall be used solely for the purpose for which the personal data is provided to Whiskybase B.V., for instance the reaction to requests for information. Average rating is 86.88 points. Some people like the way it makes them feel fuzzy and warm, when laughing comes a little easier. And now Springbank 10 can join the list! Characteristically fruity from the outset, there are notes of papaya, mango and lemon on the nose, along with a subtle floral note. We opened the Springbank next. ), not chill-filtered and bottled at 46% ABV without artificial coloring. Slightly This particular Springbank has gone full circle, and from hating it originally, I am now enjoying it. An excellent malt with maturity well beyond its years. In addition, light sweet fruits and a very subtle spicy smoky note. At first Salty and mineral, with minimal Peat smoke, but then it opens up to a very fruity nose. WebSpringbank 25 Year Old 2023 Release Description. We dont want to sell advertising. Orange, cherry pit, burnt grass, orange peel, acidity of lemon juice, lots of tannins, candy, ginger. mineral notes, fresh wood smoke, fresh fruit, apples, oranges, cherries, honey. The below notes are the Springbank 10 bottled in October 2020. 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Online Drinks Retailer of the Year Free UK Mainland standard delivery on orders over 100 Smoke, vanilla, caramel, nut, wood and a hint of dry fruit. A bit drying with nougat, pepper, apple, citrus and later waxy. Springbank does things the old way and is unapologetic about it. We werent being very fair. Thanks for the note! Classic Springbank minerality with wet rocks alongside a light ocean breeze. One for your collection and one for your own ! Prices vary based on delivery destination (it's a tax thing), so please change it if you're not shipping within France as it might affect the price! #Foto #Poster #ID916064 A good Springbank, and not even to say that it is completely easier than a 15-year-old. Springbank distillery has been owned and operated by the Mitchell family in Campbeltown since 1837, and it one of Scotland's most revered distilleries. 15,000 Bottles Worldwide. Smells like autumn. Freshly baked sweet bread. Please enter your details to make it easier for us to help you further. We felt embarrassed for gushing about the 12-year-old; maybe we were mistaken, and it wasnt actually that good. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Today it is one of the only distilleries to malt, distil, bottle and mature whisky on the same site, and produces three distinct and highly prized single malts. This is nice, complicated and beautiful balanced masterpiece and I can say something with this price range could represent whisky. [August 2021 batch] Leather, books, barley sugar, fresh bread, pears, peach, sunflower oil, stewed apple, papaya, barbecued pineapple, oranges, nuts, light peat, machine oil, earth, gunpowder, fennel, chocolate, starfruit.
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