This is not just another old Springbank. It is the second release in the distillery's new Vintage Series, and this one has been resting in cask since 1994 - 31 years in a mix of bourbon, sherry and red wine casks have given it a depth normally reserved for whisky that never reaches the shelves at all.
Expert Description
Springbank Vintage 1994 31 Year Old is a Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in 1994, matured in a combination of bourbon, sherry and red wine casks and bottled at 45.1%.
Springbank is the distillery whisky nerds speak of in hushed tones, located in Campbeltown, the small whisky district that once had over 30 distilleries and today has only three left. Springbank is the only distillery in Scotland that still does everything itself, from floor malting to bottling. With only 1,180 bottles worldwide and a cask makeup of 80% bourbon, 10% sherry and 10% red wine, this is an early part of a series that could well become a lasting, sought-after annual tradition.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Dried pineapple and mango meet ripe melon and honey, with Springbank's earthy, old-fashioned character and a hint of sandalwood underneath.
Palate
Caramelised lemon meringue and a creamy texture reminiscent of custard. Mango and pineapple return, this time wrapped in oak and a touch of caramelised popcorn.
Finish
Earthy and long, with coconut, fresh basil and a hint of characteristic Scottish heather moor.
Specifications
Name: Springbank Vintage 1994 31 Year Old
Distillery: Springbank
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 31 years
ABV: 45.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 80% ex-bourbon, 10% sherry, 10% red wine
Distilled: 1994
Bottled: 2026
Number of bottles: 1,180
Edition: Vintage Series
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Creamy · Maritime · Spicy
Investment Potential
High - official Springbank bottlings with long maturation and low bottle counts traditionally trade at several times their original release price shortly after launch, and demand for the distillery's older releases has only grown in recent years.
Did You Know?
Springbank is the only distillery in Scotland that carries out 100% of the production process on its own site, and it distils its whisky "two and a half times", a technique no other distillery uses.
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