The Bottle: Springbank has recently changed the labeling on the majority of their bottles(with questionable results, if I'm honest), but this review is for the older style with the embossed lettering on the black label. Simple, classy, straight-forward. In The Glass: Picture light apple juice. On The Nose: Ahh Springbank, you sexy devil you. The nose on this does not disappoint. Sweet & salty, like eating candied almonds on a boat. Salt water taffy. Peanut confection. In the backdrop there is the typical Springbank "savory" thing that defines the 10 year-old, but it's more restrained here. Taste: A good follow-through from the nose. I am instantly reminded of when I was a kid and I saw a small circus display on a beach while chewing on a piece of caramel. The sweet & salt leads the way here with a strong nutty finish. I think that this would pair fantastically with food. This isn't a whisky that you need to have on it's own, this one was made to have with dinner...and then again with dessert. Despite spending 15 years in sherrywood, this isn't a Speyside bomb. If you're expecting Aberlour or even a Glendronach, you may want to reconsider :). The sherry here is the bass player, not the lead guitarist. This is distinct, nuanced and tasty. This is my favorite of the Springbank line, and possibly my favorite non-Islay single malt Scotch.