Springbank / 1989, Limited Edition Limburg Festival Bottling

Springbank

1989, Limited Edition Limburg Festival Bottling

ABV 55.8%
REVIEWED Issue 31

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Specifications

Brand: Springbank
Expression: 1989, Limited Edition Limburg Festival Bottling
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
Year of bottling: 2003
ABV: 55.8%
Country/Region: Scotland / Campbeltown
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Editor's Choice
Issue 31

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Distinctly fruity. Peaches. Sherryish. Nutty.
Palate: Big flavours-and it's packed with them. Liquorice. Salt. Spice merchants. Dusty.
Finish: Big, spicy explosion.
Comment: Springbank in pyrotechnic form. The sherry doubles the flavours, but arguably also softens the Campbeltown character.

9.0

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Amazingly buttery; butterkist popcorn/crème caramel/tablet. Water opens it and rings out some dry smoke, sultana and charred oak.
Palate: Mouthfilling, complex. Sweet, then unfolds and dries: date loaf, black olive, smoke, caramelised fruits.
Finish: Leather, long, great balance.
Comment: The sweetest Springbank I've ever tried. Has the extra dimension that elevates great malts from good.

9.0

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