The Whisky Exchange ‘A Guide to Springbank’ – Scotch Whisky News
June 18th, 2026
The Jewel of Campbeltown: Springbank
While there are many cult distilleries in Scotland, unknown to most drinkers but loved by their fans, there is one that surpasses the rest. Campbeltown’s 14th distillery, Springbank, was founded on the site of a previously illicit still, run by Archibald Mitchell. Three years after Archibald and his brother Hugh became partners at the nearby Rieclachan distillery, Archibald’s in-laws bought the site and Springbank was born.
