Springbank 21 Year Old
Good, but disappointing - 2013 rel.
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nReview by @numen
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- Overall87
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- Brand: Springbank
- Type: Scotch
- Region: Campbeltown
- ABV: 46%
This is from the 2013 release.
from a purchased sample
Nose: Hmm. Not quite what I expected, which was more sherry notes like some of the older Springbanks. It's obviously very good and well made. Sweet barley, a dollop of cream and sugar, a touch of salt. You know how this goes. Slight smoke and wax, lemon, and apple skin. Hints of crumbling goat cheese. With time, mango, peach, apricot, and that sort of thing. Very nice.
Palate: Really delightful and easy. More on the same yellow-peach-apricot-mango fruits with a little sugary honey. Salt, wax, and more of that cheesy note. It's very mellow, and the wood has a few points where it's relatively prominent.
Finish: Sugar crystallized barley, salt, mango, wax, and subtle oil. The fruit is a bit light, but it's very pleasant and tasty. It's just not as complex and impressive as some of the older versions, and with far less sherry.
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87 is not bad for a disappointment. I like your style. Yes, I know, the 21 is fairly expensive. point taken.