Springbank
7.9

Springbank

Rum Wood, 16 Years Old

ABV 54.2%

Almost as if it is still coming together.

Dave Broom

Specification

Springbank

Brand

J&A Mitchell & Company

Bottler

Rum Wood, 16 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

16

Age (Years)

2007

Year of Bottling

54.2%

ABV

Campbeltown

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Direct with notes of fennel, pine, green leaf and a tickle of smoke. Slight biscuity sweetness with water.

Palate: Delicate with hints of jasmine and elderflower and a tingle of alcohol. Very sweet with a decent feel, but seems strangely fragile.

Finish: Slightly lactic.

Comment: Almost as if it is still coming together.

Score: 7

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Herbal. Aromatic. Fragrant but the alcohol bite masks the aromas at start. Then smooths on rich cream (Jersey clotted cream?) and freshly churned butter. Gooseberry fool.

Palate: Surprisingly sweet. Star anise. A hint of passion fruit. Sherbet dib-dabs.

Finish: Quite short, fading quickly.

Comment: Mellows once the alcohol has evaporated, especially with water. A good summer refresher.

Score: 8.8

7.9
Overall Score

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