Springbank 31 yo 1974/2005 Cask Strength

Springbank 31 yo 1974/2005 Cask Strength

Chieftain's Choice, Ian MacLeod
Single malt - Campbeltown
Light gold
57.2% ABV
Dram

Nose: Peat, tyre rubber, raisins, white chocolate, oranges, fried eggs.
Mouthfeel: Light body, volatile, warm, tingly.
Tasting: Bitter sweet. Butterscotch, sheep's wool, raisins, peanuts, peat, heather honey, tyre rubber, brown paper. Water brings out lots of molasses, less butterscotch.
Finish: Long. Peat, honey, molasses.

Comments:

Wow. Very complex and interesting. Not like anything I've ever had before - clearly Springbank is a distillery that creates excellent whisky. Sweet and smoky, even chemical, but in a pleasantly tasty way.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.