Springbank produces produces very flavourful products. From time to time you come across cask strength versions, single casks, or special editions. This one is one of 522 bottles from a refill sherry butt (a refill barrel is one that has previously held at least one different run of scotch whisky).
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Colour: Gold with copper highlights (not the darker brown typical of first fill casks)
Nose: Light smoke with butterscotch and raisins. Orange marmalade. Honey. Water brings out more fruit like raisins and dates. Orange zest with even more water.
Palate: This is punching its weight. A little hot but sweet with butterscotch flavours. Medium to light smoke and slightly minty peat.
Water brings out more butterscotch and makes the heat become more spicy than hot with some back palate warmth. This can take quite a bit of water and become what you want that day. Add some more and move from butterscotch flavours to more orange marmalade type flavours and orange zest. Some mint in there too. Time in the glass seems to develop the spiciness into more a white pepper.
Finish: Warm down the throat and past the Adam's apple. Pretty long persistence.
When would I drink this? Its gotta be a colder day. Perfect time is doing a project in the garage with a buddy and you need something to keep warm but want good flavours and quality.
My opinion is that this benefits from adding water to reduce heat and show the typical Springbank flavours.
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