Springbank local barley 13 Y.O. Single Malt Vol. 54,1% Cl.70

The 2023 edition of a series of annual releases of the famous Springbank Local Barley single malt, distilled in June 2010 and bottled in December 2023.

Springbank Local Barley single malt is distilled from barley grown locally in the Campbeltown area, Belgravia type.

The barley is grown on the Kintyre peninsula, on a nearby farm called Glencraigs and harvested at peak ripeness.

Springbank Local Barley is the rarest of the whiskies from the famous Campbeltown distillery.

The barley from the local farm, after a traditional floor malting, is carefully distilled in Pot Stills and then cask-aged.

Springbank has now become a cult distillery among enthusiasts who are won over by its unique taste and the distillery itself, rustic, chaotic and traditional but cared for and of great quality.

The perfect introduction to the high range of single malts from the Springbank distillery, this 13 year old Local Barley whisky is complex and its key factor is the perfect balance between the barrels used for ageing.

Matured for 13 years, it is an assembly of 80% ex-bourbon barrels and 20% ex-sherry barrels.

It was produced in only 8400 bottles at a natural strength of 54.1%.

This Springbank Local Barley 13 y.o. Whisky has an excellent percentage of increase in value ... a real liquid gold!

Springbank Local Barley 13 y.o. Whisky is a whisky only for enthusiasts and collectors.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Gold.

Aroma: The nose of this local Barley is constantly evolving, and it is always great you can feel hints of vanilla ice cream, creme caramel soaked in honey biscuits and butter. There is also the characteristic smoky notes of Springbank.

Palate: The whisky has a delicate and floral quality, made of lemongrass and citrus. There is also a sweetness of almonds and marzipan, balanced by a note of peat.

Finish: You can tell that this whisky has been matured in traditional dunnage cellars, with a soft and mineral, earthy finish. After a while you can feel the salted caramel and spicy notes of cinnamon bread with a splash of honey.