Exclusive to The Spirits Embassy, this wonderful Springbank Premium Octave cask #63109 has aged for 25 years in oak casks then spent the final parts of its maturation in a sherry octave cask.
This is an extremely limited release of only 30 bottles. This is a single cask, bottled in 2023 at cask strength 45.8%, non chill-filtered or coloured.
The Octave range is where the finest whiskies have a final maturation in ex sherry octave casks, the spirit is invigorated by the increased wood contact in the smaller casks, bringing you a spectacular dram. This is the oldest Springbank spirit that has had a final maturation in a Duncan Taylor octave cask, the combination of Springbanks robust peaty dram with the Oloroso sherry and increased contact produces an whisky that has far surpassed all expectations.
Tasting Notes
Before Octivation:
Colour - Old Gold
Nose - Crisp and Zesty. A Slice of salt buttered brioche topped with mixed citrus marmalade. A fresh apple strudel with caramel custard. Still wonderfully fresh despite a quarter century in cask
Palate - The fruits on the nose persist to present entice, mouth watering sensation on the palate. A wonderful medley of fresh green orchard fruits and ripe citrus. Quiet toffee with some restrained vanilla.
Finish - Lingering and clean. Wonderful complexity, with a lively interaction between the fruits and the sweetness of the oak. All in harmony with great balance between all the elements. A perfect marriage between a great spirit and long maturation.
After Octivation:
Colour - Deep sunlit amber, old polished mahogany
Nose - A ripe fruit salad with a scoop of rum & raisin ice cream, slathered with a chocolate orange sauce. Hints of vintage leather and sweet dark pipe tobacco. Very enticing and intriguing.
Palate - A rich fruitcake studded with citrus zest. Dark chocolate covered raisins bursting with sweetness. The sherry is prominent but not overpowering. Beautiful balance interplays between the sweetness of the spirit and the oakiness of the cask.
Finish - Wonderful length, the chocolatey fades to a wonderful residual warmth. A hint of salty caramel pops up with some leather on the nose reappearing. A stunning example of a wonderful Campbeltown whisky. Classically aged to perfection in a great sherry cask.
