Probably 8-12 Years Old. It has a nice texture to begin with, good entry on rich caramel and sherry with some subtle chili pepper notes. Develops some slightly fishy notes towards the middle and finishes on creamy milk chocolate.
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Edinbourough International Festival bottling of Springbank OB NAS 2009 40% Blended Scotch Whisky
Posted in Campbeltown, Review, Scotch, Whiskey on May 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Springbank OB 1962-1991 29 Y.O.
Posted in Campbeltown, Review, Scotch, Whiskey on May 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Big demerera sugar up front- sweet and fruity, sherry fruits that is: stewed plums, red grapes and wild cherries. Leather, polished furniture, heavy oak and sawdust. On the palate it shows an almost fernet-like note; menthol and cola with with a constant stream of herbal, vegetal notes. Showing marigolds, pea tendrils, birch sap, haricot-verts, fennel pollen, cardamom, and finishing on this beautiful, big and clear lemon and honey note.
Signatory Vintage Rare Reserve 1969 Springbank 34 Y.O. refill sherry butt 54.4%
Posted in Campbeltown, Review, Scotch, Whiskey on May 11, 2011| Leave a Comment »
yogurt, grass, honey, smoke, flaked sea salt, light sherry influence, green almonds, red wine, plum blossoms, sugar plums, sweet delicious fresh cane sugar. water brings out wood pulp, a touch of vanilla, more honey, some lime, and greek yogurt with honey.
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