Springbank Local Barley 13 Year Old 2010 Abv 54.1%

Description

Springbank Local Barley 13 Year Old 2010expression is considered by many to be one of the best recent releases in the Local Barley series, praised for its incredible balance, complexity, and textbook representation of the unique Springbank character.

Cask Maturation: The whisky was matured in a combination of:

• 60% ex-Bourbon casks: These contribute classic notes of vanilla, caramel, and a lighter sweetness.
• 40% ex-Sherry casks: These provide richer dried fruit, chocolate, and spicier notes, adding depth and complexity.

Barley Source: This expression was crafted usingBelgravia barley, which was cultivated at Glencraigs Farm, a local farm very close to the Springbank distillery on the Kintyre Peninsula. This local sourcing is a defining feature of the series.

More about springbank local barley 13 year old 2010 and the distillery :

Springbank is one of Scotland’s most revered and unique single malt whisky distilleries. Located in Campbeltown, a coastal town on the Kintyre peninsula, it holds a special place in the world of Scotch whisky for its traditional, hands-on approach and its distinctive character.

Tasting Notes :

• Nose: Expect a complex and multi-layered aroma. Reviewers often describe it as having a classic Springbank “funk” with a mineralic, oily character. Notes of dried mangoes, nectarines, and plums are often present, mingling with a malty, grainy sweetness. You might also find aromas of cookie dough, vanilla ice cream, wet ropes, oyster shells, and a subtle, soft peat smoke.
• Palate: The mouthfeel is a major highlight, consistently described as oily, viscous, and creamy. The flavors are a beautiful balance of sweet and savory. Look for rich notes of caramel, dark chocolate, ginger, nutmeg, and white pepper. The sherry influence brings fruitcake and dried fruit, while the bourbon casks provide a lovely vanilla and cream soda character. The signature Springbank earthy, coastal, and even slightly “industrial” notes (like engine oil or wet pebbles) are present but in perfect harmony.
• Finish: The finish is long, warming, and complex. It’s often described as having a pleasant spiciness, a lingering saltiness, and a final touch of fading peat smoke and minerality.

Springbank local barley 13 year old is considered by many to be an outstanding example within the Local Barley series, showcasing Springbank’s unique character at a beautiful. age.