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Springbank 36 YO - 1969 - 50%: Sherry Butt

Springbank
36 years old
57.3% Volume
Refill Fino Sherry Butt

History
The last remaining traditional family-owned distillery to produce its malt whisky from start to finish in one location;  from the malting of the barley, using Islay peat, to the bottling operation.   The distillery is thought to have been established at the turn of the 18th century by the Reid family, as a licensed operation.  Prior to that time illicit distilleries, thought to have numbered 30 at one point, were operating in the small town of Campbeltown, on the Mull of Kintyre peninsula.

Since 1937 Springbank distillery has been owned by successive generations of the Mitchell family.   The whisky produced is second to none, a truly top class malt.


Tasting Notes:
Nose:  Olives and soft cherry.  Old oak.   Shoe polish.
Body: rich sweetness, marshmallow and almonds.
Finish:  Sweet and oaky with light peppery notes.