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.