Sunday, 31 May 2009

SPRINGBANK 18 years old 46%


Nose:
Top quality sherry in raspberry guise, freshly baked bread and trademark Springbank saltiness. The latter becomes more visible when the whisky reaches body temperature.



Palate:
Outer sphere: raisiny and syrupy sherry of top-notch quality. Middle sphere: the expected saltiness. Inner sphere: delicious nutty bread. Intermittent oaky spices add a little robustness to the overall picture.



Finish:
Self-confident sherry lifts off like a rocket from a bed of vanilla bread. Soon joined by cloves and nutmeg. Perhaps a bit dry at the end. An authoritative yet relaxed finish.


Comment:
The Springbank revival continues unabashed. In the wake of the 1997 vintage comes another goodie. As far as my understaning goes, only 3500 bottles made, so hurry up!

Rating: 8 3/4

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