Springbank 10 year old single malt scotch whisky is the perfect introduction to the Springbank range of whiskies. This whisky, matured in bourbon casks and sherry casks, has such a wonderful depth of flavour and is perfectly balanced from start to finish.
The definition of a Campbeltown classic, the Springbank 10 year old is an award winning whisky, stealing the top prize in its category at the World Whiskies Awards 2014 and sealing its place as the best whisky in the world!
The Springbank 10 year is a classic whisky that has been aged for 10 years. Bottled at 46% ABV, Springbank has created this whisky by applying the old and traditional way of distillation. The malt is partially peated because that is how Springbank has always done it and breaking from tradition is a no-no.
In fact, Springbank has centuries of history when it comes to Campbeltown whisky and interestingly, Campbeltown was actually a centre for the illegal production and smuggling of whisky. In 1601. The founders of Springback, the Mitchell family, came to Campbeltown in the 1660s as some were already maltsters and settled down. Eventually, in 1814, there were 22 legal distilleries operating in Campbeltown and the Springbank distillery was built in 1828 on the previously illegal still and now produces a whole range of best whiskies such as the Longrow (which is a peated malt) or Hazelburn (an unpeated, triple-distilled whisky).
On the nose, the Springbank 10 year old single malt has aromas of green apples, lime juice and juicy green pears which smells amazing. However, the peat presence on the nose is limited.
This Springbank 10 year old is a treat in the mouth. It has a silky body to it with a full, sweet creamy palate. Hints of smoke, marzipan and cigars fill the mouth.
The finish is long but smoky with tastes of sweet cider and toasted barley.
Springbank 10 year old reviews find the whisky very tasty with a mild-peated malt and surprising amount of fruit. Reviews also find this delicious whisky to be well balanced and of great quality and value for money!
How to drink the Springbank 10? Well just add a few jobs of water to enhance the aroma. You can also drink it neat or with a cube of ice. Delicious!
Other popular whiskies from the Springbank collection include the Springbank 15 year old and Springbank 12 year old.
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Traditional, nuanced, challenging and satisfying, The Springbank 10 certainly offers all you want in a perfect whisky!