Springbank 14 Year Bourbon Wood

If you are a springbank fan and have ever wondered what a stripped down higher proof might taste like, this is it. Like others have said, so different without the sherry influence but all of the wonderful springbank components are there. Might be a little hard to find at this point but a must try for springbank lovers.

This was a blind tasting... Really nice legs in the glencairn. Nose- salty, brine. Light peat, with light vanilla and orchard fruit Palate - peat is more up front than on the nose.. same brine, with a light sweetness. There's a lingering warm finish that transports me... I’m wearing a shawl collar cardigan in front of a fire on a blustery night. This is a fantastic Springbank!

N: Tangy pineapple, citrus zest, mineral oil, a gentle touch smoke, lemon cake. P: Shortbread, marmalade, candied ginger, slight peat funk, saltwater taffy. Long rumbling finish of mineral and lemon tang, berry tart, and wood influence. Subtle dessert qualities, but dry relative to the entry. The 14 years haven't blunted the coastal influence on this, but those bright astringent and salty aspects have been married nicely with the rich dessert notes from the bourbon barrel.