Springbank : 10 Year Old

Characteristics and tasting notes of Springbank 10 Years Old

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals delicate and complex notes of fresh pear, green apple and creamy vanilla. These are joined by aromas of citrus, strawberry and the characteristic touches of Campbeltown: a subtle smoke accompanied by cedar wood, heather honey and sea salt. The malt makes itself distinctly heard on this maritime and spicy nose.

Palate
The attack is smooth and round, with a generous, oily texture that fills the palate. The flavours reveal butterscotch, yellow fruits such as apricot and mirabelle plum, as well as dark chocolate. Spicy touches of white pepper and ginger bring a lovely structure, while a light peatiness balances the whole. Notes of poached pear and citrus also come through. The finish is long and lingering, carried by notes of smoked wood, dried fruits and a hint of salt that recalls the characteristic maritime influence of Campbeltown. It extends particularly on melon and smoke.

A Campbeltown single malt with a maritime and lightly peated character

Springbank, an iconic family-owned distillery in Campbeltown
Founded in 1828 in Campbeltown, Springbank embodies the excellence of traditional Scotch whisky. Independent, it belongs to J.&A. Mitchell & Co., an iconic family-owned company in the region. Unique in Scotland, the distillery masters the entire process on site, from manual malting to bottling. Its original "two-and-a-half times" distillation gives Springbank its characteristic complexity. The House offers three distinct ranges: Springbank (lightly peated), Longrow (heavily peated) and Hazelburn (triple-distilled and unpeated), perpetuating an ancestral know-how and an unaltered artisanal identity.

Springbank 10 Years Old, an authentic expression of the Campbeltown style
Springbank 10 Years Old perfectly embodies the distillery's authentic and distinct style. The distillery uses a unique traditional process: it malts the barley in the traditional way with peat-fire drying, then distils the spirit two-and-a-half times, thereby creating a singular and recognisable aromatic profile. Made from a blend of malts aged in ex-bourbon casks (60%) and ex-sherry casks (40%), this Scotch whisky offers a balance between smoothness, fruity freshness and smoky notes, making it an ideal introduction to discovering the malts of this magnificent Campbeltown region.