Springbank Local Barley 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Description

Whiskey: Springbank Local Barley 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

It’s the fourth release in Springbank’s Local Barley series, and once again those distillers in Campbeltown have produced a cracking single malt! This one was made using optic barley from High Cattadale Farm, with the spirit matured in 80% bourbon casks and 20% sherry casks. It’s very impressive stuff.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 115.4 (57.7% ABV)

Age: 9 Year

Origin: United Kingdom

Distillery: Springbank Distillery

The 2018 release in Springbank’s Local Barley series – the fourth of the current crop – distilled from barley grown on the Mull of Kintyre near Campbeltown – specifically optic from High Cattadale Farm, fewer than 10 miles from the distillery. It’s matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks (80% bourbon), and balances the distillery’s farmy and funky character against cask sweetness and spice.

Springbank Local Barley 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Biscuit-y malt and freshly ground nutmeg, backed up by spicy peat and salted peanuts.

Palate: Waves of rich honey start things off, followed by more baking deliciousness in the shape of Victoria sponge. Rye crackers, apricot and quince. A good waft of toasty smoke brings it all together.

Finish: Macadamia nuts, pear, sultana and coastal air.

Distillery Information

The Springbank distillery is a family-owned single malt whisky distillery on the Kintyre Peninsula in western Scotland. It is owned by J & A Mitchell & Company, who also owns the Glengyle Distillery, the oldest independent bottler, William Cadenheads, and several blended scotch labels.