Name: Springbank 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Springbank
Region: Campbeltown
Type: Single Malt
Alc/Vol: 46%
I've been holding on to this miniature bottle of Springbank 15 Year old for a while now, and in conjunction with the start of Singaporewhisky, I have decided to give it a try. Campbeltown, historically, was one of the most vibrant centres of whisky production in Scotland during it's hey-day. Unfortunately today only 3 are running. Springbank is one of this three. I've heard good things about Springbank, and since the characteristics of Campbeltown whiskies are towards the honied and fruity side, I figured that it would be a pretty drinkable dram. Indeed I wasn't disappointed!
Nose: Nice and open with really sweet notes. Full-on honied sweetness, caramel and vanilla infuse with light hints of smokiness. Aromas dried raisins and boiled red dates that have been halved can be detected too
Palate/Taste: Nice and smooth mouthfeel with loads of flavour. Full on thick and rich honey coats the mouth, with slight pepperiness before a huge wave of red date and ginseng tea just hits you. Nice stuff!
Finish: Slightly bitter after taste (is this that infamous sulphur that many speak of?), nice sweet floral notes. Pleasant finish save for that slight bitterness.
Overall: For the first Campbeltown I've ever tasted, this is not a disappointment. The slightly oriental notes could be just me equating familiar flavours to what I felt, but it was a pleasant surprise nonetheless! 86/100
Where to Find: Quaich Bar Singapore, The Auld Alliance
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