Springbank 18

After absolutely loving the 15, I really wanted to get my hands on the 18 and 21 (and anything to come out of that distillery and Glengyle, really) but I figured it wouldn’t happen unless by chance a bar had them for a reasonable price with prices being what they are in the US. But, back when whiskysite.nl was still shipping to the US I happened to be placing an order while they had samples of the 18 and 21 in stock (21 review coming soon, or in a few months if I’m being honest) and I took advantage. So, how does this stack up against their other expressions.

Springbank 18, Campbeltown Single Malt, 46% ABV

Minutia: Matured for 18 years in 88% ex-bourbon casks and 12% ex-Port casks and bottled in 2020. Enjoyed neat in a glencairn.

Color: Old gold amber, 0.6.5.

Nose: Bright. Smoke. Dunnage. Dark fruit.

Taste: Wood/smoke, but green. Light fruit. Effervescent feeling on the sides of the tongue.

Finish: Bright Springbank fruity smoke. Long.

Wow, what a light color for this age and port casks. This leaves an absolutely pleasant taste in your mouth. Overall I actually liked it a bit less than the 15, so definitely it’s not worth the premium over that, but it’s still a super offering from the folks at Springbank.

Score: 89

Musical Evocation: Unleash the Archers – “Dawn of Ages”