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Springbank 15 Year Old
(0.75l, 46%)
Springbank 15 could be one of the year’s most under-rated Single Malts with a spot-on, balanced complexity worth a second round.
Springbank Distillery is one of the precious few holdouts in three, unique ways. The first is that they are still family owned — the Mitchell family has owned and operated Springbank officially since 1828. The second is that they are one of only two distilleries left in Campbelltown. The third is that they are one of only two distilleries in Scotland that controls all aspects of production on the same premises — from malting to bottling. Springbank produces a range of Whiskies across the favor spectrum, from sweeter "finished" drams through peated and spicy sippers in three brands, including Longrow, Hazelburn, and their namesake Springbank.
The Springbank line of Single Malts has a very meticulous procedure. First, the malt is oh-so-lightly peated to deliver a wisp of toasted warmth and brine, and then the Spirit passes through their uniquely famous "two-and-a-half times" distillation method. Springbank 15 Year Old is this exceptional Single Malt matured for a full fifteen years in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks and bottled at a PERFECT 46% ABV with natural color and no unnecessary filtration.
Smartass Corner:
Springbank’s famous "two-and-a-half times" distillation involves normal double distillation, with a portion set aside and the remainder passed through again for a third run — thus, 2.5x. The process and amount held back is to taste at the direction of the master distiller.
Springbank Distillery is one of the precious few holdouts in three, unique ways. The first is that they are still family owned — the Mitchell family has owned and operated Springbank officially since 1828. The second is that they are one of only two distilleries left in Campbelltown. The third is that they are one of only two distilleries in Scotland that controls all aspects of production on the same premises — from malting to bottling. Springbank produces a range of Whiskies across the favor spectrum, from sweeter "finished" drams through peated and spicy sippers in three brands, including Longrow, Hazelburn, and their namesake Springbank.
The Springbank line of Single Malts has a very meticulous procedure. First, the malt is oh-so-lightly peated to deliver a wisp of toasted warmth and brine, and then the Spirit passes through their uniquely famous "two-and-a-half times" distillation method. Springbank 15 Year Old is this exceptional Single Malt matured for a full fifteen years in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks and bottled at a PERFECT 46% ABV with natural color and no unnecessary filtration.
Smartass Corner:
Springbank’s famous "two-and-a-half times" distillation involves normal double distillation, with a portion set aside and the remainder passed through again for a third run — thus, 2.5x. The process and amount held back is to taste at the direction of the master distiller.
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Category
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StyleSingle Malt Scotch Whisky
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Region
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CountryUnited Kingdom, Scotland
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Alcohol46%
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Distillery
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Age
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
pie
toffee
peach
marzipan
leather
walnuts
exotic fruit
pralines
pear
What does Springbank 15 Year Old taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Springbank 15 Year Old and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Springbank 15 Year Old and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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90% of all Scotch Whiskies sold are Blends.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Golden Straw
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma speaks to Sherry influence and proper age with notes of book leather, old hemp ropes, and a surprising amount of exotic fruits from passion fruit and mango to guava, warm toffee pudding, and sea spray.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The flavor profile is equally complex with peach cobbler and marzipan over more leather and toffee crumble with walnuts by the seashore.
Finish
The finish seems to last forever with a sweet, creamy praline note.
Golden Straw
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma speaks to Sherry influence and proper age with notes of book leather, old hemp ropes, and a surprising amount of exotic fruits from passion fruit and mango to guava, warm toffee pudding, and sea spray.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The flavor profile is equally complex with peach cobbler and marzipan over more leather and toffee crumble with walnuts by the seashore.
Finish
The finish seems to last forever with a sweet, creamy praline note.
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Ratings & Reviews
Doug,
One of my favorites.
Josh,
Very good, very smooth, a bit smoky with nice finish.
Sean,
Favorite single malt.
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Jeremy,
Intriguing nose. Delicious, smoky, creamy dram. Has a smooth tree fruit flavor, strong smoke, some lovely spice and woodsiness. Salty, citrus lingering taste. Brilliant
Anders,
Had expected somewhat another experience
Nose: apple or pear. Leather, then a little citrus I think. Subtle smokiness, phenols coming in. Wooden polish I think. After a while, loads of vanilla show up. Very complex
Palate: very very oaky. Almost taking all attention, but also hints of hot spices. Some burning.
Finish: more oak.
Conclusion: very interesting nose, but taste is disappointing. I’m not even sure if this could perhaps be a faulty bottle
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