Springbank distillery is the oldest independent, family-owned distillery in Scotland. Legal distillation began in 1828.The chairman is Hedley Wright, the great,great grandson of John Mitchell, the first legal distiller of Springbank whisky.There are a few Scottish distilleries that still malt barley but Springbank is the only distillery which malts 100% of its own barley, using the traditional floor maltings.The whole production process: malting,milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation,maturation and bottling, happens on the one site in Campbeltown. This is unique in Scotland.Three malt whiskies are produced at Springbank Distillery, each with its own character. Springbank which is 80% of production, is lightly peated and distilled two and a half times. Longrow is more heavily peated and distilled two times.Hazelburn is unpeated and distilled three times
Maturation 55% sherry 25% Bourbon and 20% Rum
Tasting Notes
Nose-initially rum soaked strawberries with a delicate aroma of peat smoke.Vibrant scents of pineapple, mango and lemon sherbet follow.
Tastle-A lovely burst of sweetness and smoke like marshmallows toasting on peat embers. Rich flavours of sea salt,dark chocolate, raisins, prunes and molasses.
Finish-A pronounced peated malt note, like being inside the kiln after it’s just finished burning. Liquorice and the classic Springbank coastal influence
