SPRINGBANK – 10 years – Local Barley – Vintage 2015 – Bottled 2025 – 55.2%
Discover the new arrival at Clos des Spiritueux: the legendary Springbank Local Barley 10 years 2015 edition, bottled in 2025 at 55.2% ABV. This exceptional Scottish single malt embodies the traditional craftsmanship of the Campbeltown distillery. Every step, from sowing the local barley to distillation and aging in selected bourbon and sherry casks, was carried out on site, ensuring rare authenticity. Its deep golden color with copper highlights invites tasting. On the nose, a richly cereal framework expresses notes of buttery biscuit, golden bread crumb, and malt, lifted by fresh aromas of candied lemon, baked apple, ripe pear, complemented by touches of honey, vanilla, and finely salty caramel typical of the Campbeltown coast. A delicate and subtle marine smoke completes this generous and refined bouquet, signature of the unique Springbank style.
On the palate, the power of 55.2% unfolds harmoniously with a full and silky texture, without any aggressiveness. The aromatic profile intensifies on biscuity malt, creamy pastry cream, candied citrus, and subtle yellow fruits, supported by a majestic woody structure blending vanilla, toasted oak, and brown sugar. A saline minerality and a fine bitterness evoking oyster shell and orange peel structure the tasting and highlight perfect balance. Notes of discreet smoke, roasted cereal, walnut, and white pepper add complexity and extra depth. A splash of water reveals more of the fruity, herbal, and even slightly waxy character, in the purest Springbank tradition. This energetic, precise palate is characterized by a successful alliance between authentic rusticity and refinement, a true signature of the Local Barley series.
The finish, incredibly long and persistent, exhales warm malt, salty and lemony notes, a touch of refined smoke, as well as beautiful noble wood, extending the pleasure well beyond the tasting. This Springbank Local Barley 10 years 2015/2025 is made for epicureans, to be savored neat in an appropriate glass, after a few minutes of aeration to reveal all its nuances. It pairs wonderfully with aged cheddar, aged comté, lightly sweetened dark chocolate, or a dried fruit tart, while also being fully appreciated alone as a contemplative whisky. Its authenticity, traceability, and roots in the Campbeltown terroir make it a highly anticipated reference for lovers of characterful single malt. A true story of the land, climate, and artisanal craft, each bottle available at Clos des Spiritueux promises a raw, profound, and elegant sensory experience.
