Springbank Da Mhile Single Sherry Cask #231 Whisky 20 Year Old · 1992 Vintage at Hard To Find Whisky – Scotch Whisky News
Springbank Da Mhile Single Sherry Cask #231 Whisky 20 Year Old · 1992 Vintage
Welsh distillery and independent bottler Dà Mhìle (pronounced da-vee-lay) was established in 1992, when co-founder John Savage-Onstwedder commissioned the iconic Springbank distillery to make him the first organic whisky of the modern era. The name was inspired by that initial bottling; specially made to celebrate the millennium, Dà Mhìle translates to ‘two thousand’ in Scots-Gaelic.
Allowed to patiently mature for 20 years in a single second-fill sherry cask, only 261 bottles were produced of this exceptional single malt. It is a rare thing to have the opportunity to taste a 20 year old Springbank – this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Nose
On the nose the aromas are initially sweet and buttery, developing into soft dark fruits thanks to the sherry influence.
Palate
Despite weighing in at a punchy 52.8% ABV, it is remarkably soft on the palate; it opens with an oiliness that coats the mouth, bringing forward marzipan and a slight hint of ginger, this is followed by a delicate wisp of wood smoke.
Finish
It is wonderfully creamy and sweet on finish, lingering with a very subtle hint of smoked spices.
