Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley 2025 Release

Description

The Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley 2025 is the latest expression in their coveted series that celebrates the distillery’s commitment to using barley grown exclusively on the Kintyre Peninsula.

Tasting notes

The use of Bere Barley is particularly notable, as it is an ancient grain known for producing a unique, rich texture and a distinctive savory character, often yielding complex, earthy, and peppery notes that contrast the distillery’s characteristic fruitiness.

Nose: Notes of fig rolls, date syrup, plums, and star anise start things off.

Palate: A more pronounced savoury element emerges, with notes of burdock, shiitake mushrooms, tamari soy sauce, and liquorice.

Finish: Campfire ash and treacle molasses come to the forefront, giving a smoky and earthy conclusion.

💡 Collector’s Note

The Local Barley series is always one of Springbank’s most highly anticipated releases due to the variation in age, cask type, and the use of unique, locally sourced barley varieties. The use of Bere Barley in this 2025 bottling makes it especially interesting to enthusiasts looking for that notably viscous, malty texture.