ABV 40%
The nose is lighter and more subtle than the palate. A dash of water tones down the flavours. Disappointing.
Martine Nouet
Springbank
Brand
J&A Mitchell & Company
Bottler
Aged 10 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
10
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Campbeltown
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Fragrant. Balsamic, herbal. Touch of eucalyptus. Dry hay, meadow flowers. Creamy. Developing on buttery notes. Hint of marshmallows.
Palate: Chewy. Less sweet than expected from the nose. Sour apples with the astringency of the skin.
Finish: Spicy, slightly tangy. Drying on oaky notes.
Comment: The nose is lighter and more subtle than the palate. A dash of water tones down the flavours. Disappointing.
Score: 7.3
Taster
Nose: Fresh. Black olive, hot gorse/coconut then a tickle of smoke and some lemon notes. Green oak, tangerine and a gently oily quality.
Palate: Silky soft feel. Coconut cream/milky coffee. Brine, oily but zesty with sooty smoke. Hits top gear half-way through. Subtle.
Finish: Lightly sooty.
Comment: Your starter for 10. A classic.
Score: 8.5
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