Springbank 1998 DeDr Whiskyland - Chapter One
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Springbank |
| Bottler | Decadent Drinks (DeDr) |
| Bottling Series | Whiskyland - Chapter One |
| Vintage | 1998 |
| Bottled Year | 2024 |
| Age | 26년 |
| Cask Type | 1st Fill Ex-Sherry Butt |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | 550 |
| ABV | 56.8% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Campbeltown |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
amber
air Nose
at first, there are those little resinous touches, pine bud liqueur, burnt firwood, and so forth, then a sudden burst of mango accompanied by a few raisins, a pinch of pipe tobacco, followed by a cigar box and a splendid tar laced with liquorice. I could mention some rancio, but I fear that could be the influence of the Cognac-style bottle. With water: those usual touches of natural rubber, artichoke liqueur, tar, Lapsang Souchong... The water seems to add a smoky edge. Tarmac
restaurant Palate
oily texture. Beware, it’s more potent than it seems. A peppery side, leather, amontillado, cigar, another touch of salt, salted butter caramel, and let’s say it straight away, a bit of that Samaroli character, claro que si (but that’s Spanish, S.!). With water: splendid orange liqueurs, caramel, milk chocolate, a hint of coriander adding freshness, Dutch salted liquorice (for instance) ... It’s another dimension, tauter
timer Finish
very long, saltier. Salted caramel, tobacco, a touch of leather, and blood orange. Frankly smoky aftertaste, almost astringent. Magnificently astringent
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