Brennerei | Springbank |
Abfüller | OB |
Serie | Wood Expressions |
Abgefüllt für | X |
Destillationsdatum | 05.1997 |
Abfülldatum | 02.2010 |
Land | Schottland |
Region | Campbeltown |
Alter | 12 |
Cask Type | Fresh Claret Casks Finish |
Fassnummer | |
Alcohol percentage | 54.4 |
Inhalt | 0,70 |
Zustand | in Originalverpackung |
Label | Perfekt |
Vorrat | 0 |
Nose: immediately different. Rich, sirupy with a fresh, fruity side (redcurrant, raspberry, melon) but also a nice musty / coastal side. It even shows hints of coal smoke. Honey and figs. A little bit of mint. Hot sand? Reminiscent of the old Springbanks but in a modernized version. Very good and complex. Mouth: sweet and earthy at the same time. Orange liqueur and herbs. Old leather. A little ginger and pine resin. Again it seems to be a mixture of different styles, but it works very well. It seems to become less expressive when you add water though. Finish: long, slightly peppery with lingering fruits and a salty edge.
This is a big dram, with many layers and without any disturbing wine flavours. One of the best modern Springbank so far. Giving whisky a third maturation after a wine cask is not a bad idea!Recommended.