The 2018 release of the ever popular Springbank 21 year old, created using a combination of whisky matured in bourbon and rum casks, with the majority coming from the latter (70%). 3,700 bottles released for the 2018 bottling, filled at 46% vol and presented as ever in shiny gold attire.
Tasting Notes
Springbank 21 Year Old Producer Notes
Nose: A burst of heather and freshly mowed grass followed by honey, pear skin and wood shavings. Hints of butter; cheesecake, fresh cream and digestive biscuit.
Taste: Elegant and gentle. Butterscotch and vanilla, sugar cane and molasses develop as the influence from the rum casks engulfs the palate with apricots, peaches and paprika.
Finish: A soft smokiness is present in the background. Toffee apples, raisins and oat biscuits emerge. In the foreground; peppercorn, almonds and apricot jam are prominent.