We just got back from a week in the Florida Keys. If you’ve never been, it’s a must go to vacation. You see these pristine turquoise waters, clear as crystal. Best of this is at Dry Tortugas National Park. Even more pristine waters, surrounding a 200 year old fort, and shallow waters full of fish. Then of course there’s the namesake fruit Key Lime. It’s a small 1 to 2 inch little lime that’s yellow on the inside, and a bit sweeter than the normal Persian limes. These limes are everywhere. Key Lime shakes. Key Lime Hollaindaise sauce. Key Lime bread. After one week, you’re done. You can’t possibly see another variation of Key Lime. Or…so you think… We (as in @pkingmartin @Richard-ModernDrinking @ctbeck11 and I ) had our quarterly online tasting. This time, the samples were graciously provided by @Richard-ModernDrinking and @pkingmartin. Next quarter, it’ll be @ctbeck11 and I up at bat. This Springbank sample provided by @pkingmartin was one of the highlights of the evening. Having a 21yr old Springbank is not an everyday thing. And expect to pay up the nose for it. A quick scan shows this one is close to $1000. That’s beyond my budget, as I would think for most people. So, I’m that much more thankful for the opportunity. At first sip…it’s back. Those Key limes. Seriously? In a Springbank??!! Never would I associate the first tasting note of a Springbank as Key Lime. But, yeah…you get a taste of Key Lime, some coconut, and there…there it is…that Springbank funk. This is one of the best, if not the best, rum finished whiskeys I’ve had. That Key Lime - Coconut - Springbank funk is unusual, and in the best way possible. this is beyond my price tag. But thanks to @pkingmartin for the chance to try this unicorn.