The recent word of Scottish distillery Springbank’s Longrow Red whisky bottling was also accompanied by news of the second 2015 round of its bi-annual, 12 year old cask strength expression. What exactly is cask strength each time this Scotch comes out varies a little, with this time around it clocking in at 53.8% ABV.Official tasting notes for the whisky from Springbank are below. You can already find previous 12 year cask strength bottlings at retail through a range of online retailers, with an average price of around $90.
Nose: There’s a saltiness similar to Campbeltown Loch fishing creels, a typical Springbank maritime style. Spicy notes are very dominant: cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and some ground black pepper.
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Palate: Lip licking – thickly buttered gingerbread, sticky toffee pudding and crème brûlée. Cream and butter really coat the mouth in classic Campbeltown style.
Finish: Dry finish ending with barbecue smoke and chicory sauce.
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