Springbank 100 Proof 5 year old

Profile: The Springbank 100 Proof 5 year old at a Glance

• Springbank 100 Proof 5 year old - When Campbeltown says "Hello!" but shouts
• Campbeltown classic with 57.1% vol. - non-chill filtered & uncompromising
• 100 Proof - full strength by British standards
• Only 5 years old - but anything but immature
• Handmade from A to Z - malting, distillation, and bottling on site
• For fans of honest, rough whisky with a coastal character

Portrait: What makes the Springbank 100 Proof 5 year old special

Springbank is not a whisky you just pour casually. No, this drop comes from Campbeltown, a once flourishing whisky metropolis that, in its heyday, had over 30 distilleries - today there are just three. And one of them is Springbank - the Gallic village of the whisky world, which stubbornly resists automation, monotony and taste standardization.

The Springbank 100 Proof 5 year old is a prime example of the distillery's uncompromising, slightly stubborn philosophy. It doesn't get its name because it sounds cool - "100 Proof" is the classic British alcohol strength of 57.1% vol., so: Single cask? Maybe not. Punch? Definitely.

And the whisky is not only strong, but also young - with only 5 years of maturation. Sounds short? Maybe for most people. But at Springbank, it's not the number on the label that counts, but what's inside - and that's quite something. Because everything is still made on site: from malting to distilling to bottling. A true craft whisky that doesn't care whether it fits the marketing concept.

The label alone screams: "Old School". No glossy packaging, no gold seal - just honest whisky, the way your grandfather would have made it if he'd really put in the effort.

Springbank 100 Proof 5 year old is therefore not a gentle, caressing malt for the fire, but more of a Campbeltown snout with heart. For those who enjoy their whisky served unvarnished, authentically, and with a wink.

A sip of history with a message.

Conclusion: The Springbank 100 Proof 5 year old is no reserved, cuddly whisky - it gets straight to the point. Young, wild, honest, and with a generous portion of coastal charm. Those seeking authenticity will find it here.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Springbank 100 Proof 5 year old tastes like

• Nose: A bright and lively opening with fresh aromas of green apples and the floral, slightly coconutty sweetness of gorse bush. Added to this are fruity notes reminiscent of wine gums and a fine mineral undertone that adds depth to the bouquet. 
• Palate: Well balanced with a subtle hint of peat smoke lingering in the background. Sweet nuances of powdered sugar and white chocolate provide a creamy texture. Interesting vegetal and nutty notes develop further – tomato plants, sunflower seeds, and a hint of linseed oil add complexity and character. 
• Finish: The finish is medium to long, with a gentle honey sweetness accompanied by the fruity freshness of ripe gooseberries.