Slainte-Mhath
Springbank 10 Year Sherry Wood PX Cask
Single Malt — Scotland
Reviewed
April 28, 2024 (edited June 16, 2024)
Highly anticipated, extremely sought-after, unobtainium - is this controversial bottling actually worth it? Rich, heavy and earthy, the nose highlights molasses, strawberries and tobacco, while the peat is taking a backseat. Plums, cocoa and farmy notes appear. Dense flavors of stewed fruits unfold on the palate before it turns peppery, mineral and slightly peaty. The Springbank DNA is concealed under a thick layer of PX, think sugar-coated funk. Berry purée, oak spices and gentle peat smoke mark the decent finish. A good dram for sure, but it feels a bit forced.
RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 88 pts → FIRST-CLASS
390.0
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@PBMichiganWolverine Sound great, looking forward to it! I'll probably open some more bottles of Springbank before the end of the year.
@Slainte-Mhath that’ll be amazing, thank you! I’ll have some hard to find American samples as well for you
@PBMichiganWolverine I can give you a sample when you visit Oslo in December. Not a mind-blowing Springbank, but interesting nevertheless.
@Slainte-Mhath even more impressive —- someone who actually found this, and opened it!!
This review concludes the first part of my Springbank series where I focussed on the core range. After the summer break, I'll continue with Hazelburn and Longrow, and eventually pick a more expensive Springbank for my 250th tasting note. Now it's time for a little break and to review some 'normal' stuff.
Additional comment: I was torn with my score, as the bottle specs are screaming 90 points+. However, let's switch off the autopilot and remain critical, even if it is Springbank. If you love the distillate as I do, you will probably prefer the regular 10 over this expensive release - so don't panic if you didn't get a bottle!