Springbank
Hazelburn 14 ans Sherry Wood
$130.75
About this winery
Springbank is the oldest independent, family owned distillery in Scotland. Legal distillation began in 1828 on the site of Archibald Mitchell's illicit still. The Chairman is Hedley G. Wright, the great, great grandson of John Mitchell, the first legal distiller of Springbank whisky. There are a few Scottish distilleries that still malt barley but Springbank is the only distillery which malts 100% of its own barley, using the traditional floor maltings. The whole production process: malting,...
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Product notes
Like a storm gathering off the Kintyre coast, our 15-year-old Springbank is dark and ominous, yet delicious. Best enjoyed after dinner or with your favourite cigar, this is a true classic.
Tasting notes
Nose: Demerara sugar, dark chocolate, Christmas cake, almonds, toffee, oak. Palate: Creamy, raisins, dark chocolate, figs, marzipan, brazil nuts and vanilla. Finish: Oak and sherry notes sustain and mingle with hints of leather.