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Springbank 15 Year Old
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Springbank 15 Year Old

Springbank · Springbank Distillery

$14092 proof15 YearCampbeltown, Scotland
This 15-year-old expression sits at the sweet spot of Springbank's range — old enough for the sherry casks to assert themselves, young enough to retain the distillery's characteristic funk and energy. The partial peat and two-and-a-half-times distillation create a whisky that no other region can replicate.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich dried fruit and sherry-soaked raisins lead, with a saline, slightly maritime quality underneath. Dark cocoa and a thread of smoky peat add complexity without domination.

Palate

Full-bodied and layered — honey and malt form the center, flanked by clove spice and earthy undertones. There is a waxy, almost ethereal quality mid-palate that is distinctly Springbank.

Finish

Long and warming with smoky dried fruit tapering into gentle woody tannins and a final note of orange peel.

Specifications
Region
Campbeltown
Cask Type
Sherry and bourbon casks
Peat Level (PPM)
Lightly peated (~12-15 PPM)
Distillation
Two-and-a-half times distilled
Maturation
Combination of sherry and bourbon casks, minimum 15 years
Chill-Filtered
Non-chill filtered
Serve & Pair

Food Pairing

Dark chocolate mousse with sea salt flakes

The Story

Produced entirely on-site at Springbank in Campbeltown — one of the last Scottish distilleries to malt its own barley, distill, mature, and bottle under the same roof.

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