Springbank 10 Year

On both nose and palate, fruit is immediately evident, more so with a few drops of water — I got orange first, then apples or pears, with smoky peat and vanilla up next, then a whiff of heather, honey and a pinch of salt. No chill-filtering means a nice, full body, and a very satisfying fruity aftertaste. A bit more burn than expected, particularly on the mid-palate. Very good whisky overall!

Full, rich. Pear, fruit, peat, oil, some salt. One of my new favorites. Wish it was a little less money.

Hits of green apple at the start. Round and rich with a nice hint of smoke. Not as rich in the finish as I might like. Quite smooth.

Having been through about half this bottle it’s finally time to get the notes down. A wonderful product on paper, family owned, no added color or chill filtration, whisky done the right way. Nose: Apples, toasted malt, light peat. The addition of water made the nose even sweeter. Palette: apple, honey, brine, very light peat, slightly warming. After a couple drops of water I start getting a coconut-y note Finish: medium long, starts with a light peat that changes to malt with brine throughout. Mouthfeel is slightly oily Very good vfm at around $70 and may be the best 10 year old I have tasted. Slainte!

A little strong bite but it had a nice toffee taste. Best with a few drops of water.