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Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley (2019 Release)
Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley (2019 Release)
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Fifth in Springbank's series of annual releases distilled from barley grown locally in the areas surrounding Campbeltown. This particular release was made from optic barley sourced from High Catadale Farm. Distilled in July 2009, matured for 10 years in a combination of bourbon (77%), sherry (20%) and port (3%) casks, and bottled in October 2019. A total of 9,000 bottles were produced.
Bottled at 56.2%.
(Bottle size 750ml)
Tasting Notes
NOSE
Sweet and slightly spicy with hints of honey, demerara sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Light peat smoke and a dusty characteristic reminiscent of freshly milled barley.
PALATE
Tropical and soft fruit sweetness. Ripe pineapple, mango and juicy peaches are complimented by a building peat smoke. Green tea and a coppery tone follow.
FINISH
Creamy, buttery mouthfeel with light integrated peat smoke and a coastal salty influence.
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