Springbank 25 Year Old Bot.2021

A 25-year-old Springbank single malt that has been matured in a combination of sherry, bourbon and rum casks for a quarter of a century before being bottled in 2021. Aromas of stewed rhubarb, tropical fruits, golden syrup, shortbread and barbecued meats fill the nose, complemented by notes of almonds, pecan pie, butterscotch, peat smoke, brine and dried fruit throughout the palate.

Nose: Initially rhubarb, tropical fruits, golden syrup, and shortbread. Followed by coconut shavings, barbecued meats, and sweet sugar cane.

Palate: Almonds, pecan pie, and butterscotch initially then the peat smoke starts to build. Nostalgic notes of cigar box and old library books. Signature mature Springbank characteristics; salty, earthy, and briny.

Finish: Refined with a hint of peat smoke. Dunnage warehouse; earthy, bung cloth. Fruit notes develop with hints of molasses and sweet prosciutto ham.