[58.3%・Distilled in 1998・Bottled in 2015・16 Years Old・SMWS Bottling・Single Cask Release of 738 Bottles]
Nose:
Perhaps not a surprise for a Springbank matured in a Gorda cask, the nose is driven by meat broth and salted meat, with a tinge of gun powder sulphur in the mix, thick confectionary layer giving an oily sweetness, rounded with more and more minerals in time.
Palate & Finish:
Brightly cask influenced with citrus and honey, a dirty juicy burst with the spirit imparting wee peaty and grassy notes. Notes of cardamom, minerals and candied orange cake as chilli and pepper spices cut through.
A laid back sweetness in the finish seasoned with minerals, the malt proves to be satisfying in time.
Thoughts:
Well, this is sulphured, but in all honestly not too adversely so, one could argue the dram benefitted from it as it gives a fairly weighted mouthfeel..
✓ [Recommended if you like the distillery/style]
-Nicholas
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