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Springbank 10 Year
Single Malt — Campbeltown, Scotland
Reviewed
May 13, 2020 (edited March 12, 2021)
Attractive yet simple bottle and packaging. A golden straw hue. Thin consistency with extremely slow to form legs.
Smoky, sweet, and hot on the nose... but clean. Charred orange rind. Cereal grain. Hints of marzipan and pear. Faint honeysuckle.
A pleasant, creamy mouthfeel despite the apparent lack of viscosity. Initial beet sugar sweetness transitions quickly to tart grapefruit peel, then moderate peat smoke and astringent toasted oak. Pear lingers in the background, but overall an aggressive palate befitting a young, brash whisky. Rosewater, laced with threads of cinnamon. A clearly saline backbone complicated with hints of sherried hazelnuts. Grilled pineapple. The tangy finish lingers impressively.
Truly a mouthful. Challenging; sweet; tart; smoky. It is not for everybody, but if you're looking for bold flavor and complexity, step right up - you won't be disappointed. Will definitely enjoy the bottle.
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Nice review, It seems to be improving from the early bottle stages with air