Springbank 23 Year The Whisky Baron 1997 is a mature private cask bottling that combines an excellent vintage with the market strength of the Springbank name. It is a collector-style bottle aimed at enthusiasts who follow independent or private releases from Campbeltown.
From the Producer
Springbank was founded in 1828 by Archibald Mitchell in Campbeltown, on the Kintyre peninsula, and has remained in the hands of his descendants' company, J&A Mitchell, ever since. It is the only distillery in Scotland that performs every stage of production on site -- floor-malting its own barley, mashing, fermenting in boatskin larch washbacks for up to 110 hours, distilling in three direct-fired copper stills, and bottling without chill filtration or added colour. Springbank whisky itself is distilled two-and-a-half times, a Campbeltown-specific process unique to the distillery. Campbeltown once had more than thirty working distilleries; today only three remain, and Springbank is the one most closely associated with the region's historic character. "The Whisky Baron" is a private-bottling name given by the buyer or retailer who selected this cask, rather than an official Springbank series -- as with other private casks, documentation on the specific wood type and outturn is set by whoever commissioned the bottling rather than the distillery itself. What is confirmed on the product record is the 1997 vintage, 23-year age and Campbeltown origin; no further cask specifics are stated here to avoid inventing facts.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Dried orchard fruit, sea air, oak and subtle waxy richness
- Palate: Mature and layered, with spice, malt sweetness, coastal salinity and measured wood influence
- Finish: Long, complex and savoury, with salt, smoke and lingering oak
Best For
Ideal for Springbank collectors, private-cask enthusiasts and high-end whisky tastings
Product Details
Distillery: Springbank
Age: 23 years old
Vintage: 1997
Edition: The Whisky Baron
Region: Campbeltown, Scotland
Volume: 700mL
Origin: Scotland
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