Springbank 10 years

Score: 75

Springbank 10? Absolute Campbeltown royalty. It’s got that unmistakable funky smell—dunnage warehouse must, a bit of oily machinery, and a salty tang that whispers straight off the harbour. Up front, you’re hit with honey-drenched malt, thick and chewy, like golden syrup on fresh-baked bread. Then the peat eases in—earthy, smoldering embers rather than an all-out smoke show. It’s got that seaside grit too, like the wind whipping through a fishing village, carrying briny air and a touch of old oak. The mouthfeel? Rich, waxy, a little dirty in the best way. Pears, green apples, and a zesty citrus twist keep it lively, while pepper and ginger turn up the heat. And that finish? Long, evolving—soft smoke curling around dark chocolate, salted nuts, and just a whisper of maritime funk. It’s gutsy, refined, and unapologetically Springbank. No shortcuts, no nonsense—just pure distilling mastery. CLUB TASTING NOTES "Noice says caskman" "Light and delicate on the nose, like someone ticking your nostril with a feather. And then ooooooo, so sweet and smooth, like barely hitting the sides. But boom, the finish reminds it's a f**king whisky, and a f**king good one" "Subtle, slow yum emerging."