Springbank 1992

17 year old Campbeltown 54.3 % vol

1 of only 257 bottles from cask no. 132

There is always a sense of expectation when we find a Springbank, especially one with a little age, and this is no exception.
Matured, unusually for this distillery, in an American oak hogshead, the whisky is a warming gold colour. Medicinal, slightly phenolic notes of Savlon and elastoplast give way to hard-worked Hornby train sets and fairgrounds. Now, some mineral notes coming through with dried seaweed to the fore, then tarry ships’ ropes and a lovely toffee sweetness.
Incredibly robust and complex to taste, starting sweet, and becoming more tarry and oily with a huge mouthfeel. The oil soon becomes more earthy, possibly green olives, and now a hint of aniseed. The finish is maritime with a generous helping of brown sugar. This will not disappoint.

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