Matured in mostly bourbon casks, the 100 Proof 10 y.o is considered to be “Springbank in its purest form with its salty briny flavor”. The 57% ABV is guaranteed to blow your nose off before you smell any ginger notes. It is crisp and earthy If you find that a little harsh, add a splash of water. The strong flavors swirl and lighten ever so slightly to bring out the full bodied marzipan and citrus taste of the 100 Proof.
We also took in the new expression of the cask strength 12 y.o which is supposed to be able to replace and match up to the 100 Proof in terms of overall oomph. As a 12 y.o, it’s less harsh. But don’t be deceived by its age. Its ABV of 54.6% makes a difference to the nose as the vanilla notes come up strong and vibrant. The first sip bellies the almost oily sweet toffee finish. A little dash of water does not dilute the light peat within. Quite a surprising winner from Springbank Distillery.
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