The fourth release in the Local Barley series from Springbank distillery, produced from barley grown locally around the town of Campbeltown. Optic barley grown at the High Cattadale Farm has been used for the 2018 release. Matured in sherry and bourbon casks, bottled at cask strength, 57.7% vol.
Tasting Notes
Springbank 9 Year Old Local Barley Producer Notes
Nose: Traditional Springbank aromas; saltiness, sea shells and fresh oysters bursting through. Followed just as intensely by pepper-jack cheese, honeycomb and vanilla pods.
Palate: Whipped cream, pear drops and a heathery note are quickly engulfed by barley water, sherbet mix, sugar cane, nectarines and dandelions.
Finish: A gentle dry peat circulates before squashed plums, raisins, cracked pepper and dry straw emerge.