Paid: $50 for 750ml

Distilled/Owned by: Springbank

Region: Campbletown

46% ABV

Mashbill: 100% malted barley

Aged For: NAS

Cask Type: Ex-bourbon (Could be other casks similar to the CV but I couldn’t confirm)

Chill Filtered: No

Color Added: No

 

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Color: Pale gold

Drank: Neat, in a glencairn.

Nose: Honey, gentle smoke, vanilla, brine

Mouthfeel: Medium body

Palate/Taste:Sweet vanilla, and pepper with a hint of smoke

Finish: Medium length and warmth, oak and barley malt with seaside air

Thoughts: A little less complex than the CV, lacking the same minerality, but still good.

Score: 84 out of 100