SPRINGBANK 18 YEARS
UK RRP £110 – £114

Nose

The sherry influence is immediately apparent on the nose in notes of medjool dates, raisins and demerara sugar. Notes of blueberry, fondant icing, lemon drizzle and fig jam provide a welcoming introduction to this dram.

Palate

There is a creaminess on the palate with notes of cappuccino foam and tiramisu. Muddled strawberries, christmas cake, marzipan and cinnamon notes add to this well-rounded dram.

Finish

A sweet and juicy finish with notes of syrup and sugared shortbread.

SPRINGBANK 21
RRP £260 – £270

Nose

Notes of citrus zest, pineapple upside down cake and fudge introduce this year’s Springbank 21 year old. There is a savoury element in notes of baked ham and tomato vine leaves, with subtle peat smoke coming through on the nose.

Palate

A tropical influence comes through on the palate in notes of ripe mango, dried coconut and papaya, opening up to notes of liquorice, cola syrup, digestive biscuits, honey and a slight earthiness.

Finish

A long finish with notes of orange zest, campfire embers and caramel.

FROM GLENGYLE DISTILLERY
KILKERRAN 16
RRP £70 – £72.50

Nose

We are welcomed to this dram with notes of Iberico ham on the nose, along with tinned pineapple, green apples and demerara sugar.

Palate

The palate has a coastal note reminiscent of the seaside and single beaches, along with hints of lemon yoghurt, ground pepper and a touch of peat smoke.

Finish

There is a freshness in the finish and the peat smoke influence endures in notes of toasted marshmallows.

Springbank Distillers Ltd, 9 Bolgam Street, Campbeltown, Scotland, PA28 6HZ