Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley 2021 - 51.6% 70cl

NOTE: THIS STOCK IS BEING SOLD FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION

Springbank distillery is one of the last surviving producers of Campbeltown Single Malts. The distillery, located on the southern Kintyre peninsula, produces three distinct types of single malt Scotch whisky.

Springbank is one of only two distilleries in Scotland to perform every step in the whisky making process, from malting the barley to bottling the spirit, on same premises: the other is Kilchoman Distillery who also grow their own barley. While a few others still maintain the first step in the process, the malting of barley (which is becoming more rare), Springbank also bottles their own whisky.

Three variants of single malt are produced from its distillery by tweaking the production process at various stages;

Springbank Single Malt is the most popular variety, Longrow Single Malt is a highly-peated, double-distilled whisky and Hazelburn Single Malt, the newest variety.

Produced from Belgravia barley grown in and around Campbeltown, this 2021 expression (which counts as 2022 release) spent 10 years maturing entirely in bourbon barrels.

On this annual release there were 15,000 bottles available.

Barley source: Glencraigs Farm - Barley type: Belgravia

Limited to 1 per customer - please note, stock is limited from secondary market releases. 

Nose: Rich, fruity and nutty with notes of raisins and prunes, a hint of bitter dark chocolate, espresso coffee beans and walnuts.

Palate: Elegantly rich and creamy. Sweet creme brulee and a touch of zesty orange peel. Sweet and spicy with a hint of nutmeg.

Finish: The finish opens to give flavours of juicy soaked maraschino cherries, delicious caramel shortcake with a coastal briny influence towards the end.