Springbank 10 Year

There are heaps of great distilleries in the whisky world, but if I had to emulate one it would definitely be Springbank. Everything is admirable: *over 100 years of history still owned as a small family business *100% production in-house *old-fashioned floor malting *local barley used *no chill filtration *natural color Even though the Springbank 10 is the lowest rung on their ladder of whisky offerings, it still shines like a star. The nose transports me to the working fishing docks with smoke, slight peat, fish jerky, & salty notes showcased. It’s aggressive but enticing. All those notes reappear on the palate with some additional sweet fruitiness & brine. Every pour gets more enjoyable. A few drops of water softens the rough edges but is not necessary. Rating: Highly rated with a score of 92 that is spot on. I’d probably even go a point or two higher. It’s refreshing to get a modestly priced whisky of such high quality as a throwback to the style of the old days. A no brainer for any collection and my favorite 10 year old bottle (sorry Talisker). Cheers & enjoy

nice peat forward scotch

Refreshing with green apple, grass and a perfect amount of smoke. Better than the 18 as I remember it. 92 points

Stellar. Salt and mild peat. Slight spice and honey. Like a better Highland Park 12.