Springbank 10

Intro:

Springbank 10 is one of the most classic malts out there.

It is loved by many whisky drinkers for its character and richness.

It is matured in a combination of Bourbon and sherry casks.

 

Price: around 40 €/$/£

 

Not Coloured - Not Chill Filtered

 

46% ABV (alcohol by volume)

 

Nose:

From the start you notice a beautifull combination of peat, salt, little bit of smoke, malt and some honey and vanilla... wow.

Then there is something different... it is that typical Springbank/Campbelltown character.

Some people say it smells like burned rubber or gasoline. Inmagine a mix of all the things that live in the ocean plus the smell of an old factory, thats what I get, hahah.

Next to those notes there is some light chocolate, something that reminds me of crackers and some spicces, black and white pepper etc.

For a 10 year old this one has a really deep and complex nose.

 

 

Palate:

It starts of friendly and gentle, you get some sea salt and some honeyed malt, it is followed with some peat and smoke together with some tang.

It get's a little bit more aggressive  in the mid palate, spiciness starts to appear.

Then there is that special character again, on the palate it reminds me of a thick and heavy oil.

I love how everything is surrounded with a lair of honeyed malt and a light milk chocolate.

 

 

Finish/aftertaste:

At the end of the palate it becomes a lovely mixture of all the notes I listed before.

The aftertaste is nice and long with a dry feeling and reminder of honey, malt and vanilla.

 

 

Water:

Can it handel water? Depends on what you are looking for, if you want to know it, you have to try it.

 

 

Summary:

I love this whisky and I will for sure get another bottle soon.

For the price this is a must have for every whisky drinker that likes coastal/peated whisky's

From the nose to the aftertaste it is something special, something that you only find in a Springabank.

 

10/10