Another pour graciously sent by @soonershrinkk, which arrived just in time to have me take the samples with me on a business trip. If you like Springbank, and let’s be honest…who doesn’t, then you’ll like this. Between the three brothers Springbank, Longrow, and Hazelburn , I find Soringbank to be the funkiest, Hazelburn the grittiest , and Longrow balancing just in between the two. But I learned my lesson from last night. Instead of using the hotel paper cup, I went down to the bar, and asked for a proper glass. I have a feeling the paper cup reacts negatively with the high ABV …lesson learned from yesterday’s Balcones. I don’t know which year this sample is from, but I’m getting really well balanced Sherry and bourbon. Each year, I believe the proportion changes. I’m guessing this one is a close 50/50. You get a strong Honey Nut Cheerios backbone, with some citrus…and then finally a wisp of smoke and Sherry. These normally fly off the shelf, and one can see why. Thanks again to @soonershrink for the pour!