Archives Springbank 1996 Cask 56

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Available by request, a 22 year old Springbank, distilled in 1996 and bottled at 55.8% after maturing in a Bourbon Hogshead. Bottled under the "Shells from the Bay of Caraccas" line, with a picture of the Triton's Trumpet", drawn by C.E. Lischke, published over 150 years ago. Scored 91 pts from Angus for Whisky Fun.

Tasting Note By Angus for Whisky Fun

"That’s right, a sister cask (well spotted, Sherlock). Colour: straw. Nose: yeah well, we have our drier, earthier, more medicinal and mineral none. Less papaya, more damp chalk, more Springbankness. And there, seashells (which is very fitting indeed.) With water: perfectly pure, almost immaculate Springbank goodness. Mouth (neat): indeed, same comment, this is more mineral, more mentholy, earthier, with more raw wool as well than in the sister cask. Wonderful sharp lemon, also. With water: as on the nose, perfectly pure, almost immaculate Springbank goodness. Finish: rather long and very chalky. Just a tad sweet in the aftertaste. Comments: clearly my favourite among the two casks, but both are wonderful. SGP:452 - 91 points."

700 ml