Springbank Local Barley 10 Years 2022

The Local Barley is an annual release made from barley grown in or around Campbeltown. Each year, a local farmer is tasked with growing barley on our behalf to continue producing this limited edition "from grain to glass".

Different farms, barley varieties, cask maturation, and the time the whisky spends in the casks from one batch to another, give our customers a unique tasting experience every time.

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Springbank Local Barley 10 Years – 2022 Release is a delicious 10-year-old single malt that combines a delicate floral bouquet with fruity notes from the ex-bourbon casks, which provide vanilla and cream nuances. The taste is sweet and creamy with touches of honey, syrup, and fresh barley water, balanced by a light and sweet finish with hints of salted caramel. This unique release is produced using locally grown barley, and is a must-have for whisky enthusiasts.

Springbank 10 Year Old (Local Barley) was distilled in May 2011 and bottled in December 2021. The whisky is distilled from "local barley" grown on the Kintyre peninsula, a few kilometres from Springbank.

NOSE

Hints of biscuits and a cereal note reminiscent of malt barns. The bourbon influence comes through in notes of custard and vanilla cream. A fruity cherry note develops over time.

PALATE

The vanilla note from the nose develops on the palate into a sweet, creamy "victoria sponge" character. There are hints of honey and syrup, balanced with fresh barley water.

FINISH

A light and sweet taste, with a touch of salted caramel to conclude this dram.