Springbank 18y
Glass 86,000
Bottle ---
NOSE
Apple, Toffee, Cinnamon, Nutty Almonds
PALATE
Coffee, Candied Plum, Orange Peel
FINISH
Peat, Dark Chocolate, Malt
Located in Campbeltown, Scotland, the Springbank Distillery has been family-owned since 1828 and remains one of the most traditional distilleries in existence. It is famously the only distillery in Scotland to perform 100% of the production process—from traditional floor malting to bottling—on-site and by hand. By refusing to compromise with automation and maintaining its artisanal craftsmanship, it has earned a reputation among enthusiasts as the “ultimate purist” of the whisky world.
Springbank is unique for producing three distinct styles of whisky within a single distillery: Springbank, Hazelburn, and Longrow. These brands showcase variations in peat levels and distillation methods, offering a profound depth of character and individuality.
Springbank 18 Year Old is a high-end malt that achieves a perfect balance of complexity and elegance through long-term maturation. Typically aged in a combination of Sherry casks, Bourbon casks, and occasionally Wine casks, it layers deep fruitiness and structural oak notes over Springbank’s signature oiliness and briny peat. Due to its very limited production and the subtle nuances that vary with each annual vintage, it remains a highly sought-after release for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
It is truly a spirit that lives up to its reputation as “Springbank at the pinnacle of its maturity.”