Springbank 12 Year Old Red Thistle Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, 46% ABV

This 12 Year Old Springbank Scotch, known as 'Red Thistle', is a quintessential Campbeltown single malt, cherished for its intricate balance of aromas and flavors. Bottled in the 1990s, it embodies traditional Scottish craftsmanship with a distinctive red thistle on its label, creating a collectible allure.

• Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Country of Origin: Scotland
• Region: Campbeltown
• Distillery: Springbank
• ABV: 46%
• Bottle Size: 70cl
• Bottling Series: Red Thistle
• Year of Bottling: 1990s
• Age Statement: 12 Years Old

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma:

  • Ripe banana
  • Tart berries
  • Candied citrus
  • Anise and soft vanilla
  • Gentle oak undertones

• Palate:

  • Dominant apple
  • Creamy white chocolate
  • Delicate baking spices
  • Hint of clove
  • Smooth and rich texture

• Finish:

  • Honeyed and enduring
  • Lingering spices
  • Subtle sourness

Additional tasting nuances include dried fruits and honey on the nose, with fruitcake and nuts on the palate. Subtle smokiness and a warming finish with oak and dried fruit notes enhance this whisky's depth. Despite some weathering to its vintage packaging, this bottle's rich complexity and traditional production make it truly exceptional.