Springbank Distillers Ltd
ABV 46%
Robust, but lacks the delicacy and structure of the best Springbanks.
Michael Jackson
Lombard Scotch Whisky
Brand
Lombard Scotch Whisky
Bottler
1965
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
46%
ABV
Campbeltown
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Salty. Cookie-like maltiness. A hint of banana.
Palate: Medium-bodied. Firm. Oily. Some coconut. Some apricot-like sherry character. Winey, even.
Finish: Leafy. Vine leaves. Cedary, dry, slightly bitter. Some smokiness.
Comment: Robust, but lacks the delicacy and structure of the best Springbanks.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: A fascinating, oily mix of soot and perfume: smoke and lilies. White pepper, oak and sage leaves.
Palate: Rounded with bags of personality and citrus fruits giving it an acidic zestiness. Spice (ginger/nutmeg) and oak as well and an overall oily, briny quality.
Finish: Dies a little after the exciting nose.
Comment: Drink neat.
Score: 8.3
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