Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley - 2021 Release

The Local Barley Series is one of Springbank's most highly anticipated and this years edition is no exception. Initially planned to be a series of just five bottles, due to its popularity we plan to keep this as part of the Springbank range as an annual limited release. Each year, Springbank uses different barley varieties, grown by different local farmers and up until now either matured fully in bourbon or mainly bourbon with some sherry influence. This year Springbank is bucking that trend and have chosen to bottle a 100% Sherry Matured edition. Bottled at 10 Years Old, made from Belgravia Barley grown at Glencraigs Farm, located just 2.5 miles from the distillery on the A83. The nose is rich, fruity and nutty with notes of raisins and prunes, a hint of bitter dark chocolate, espresso coffee beans and walnuts. The palate is elegantly rich and creamy. Sweet creme brulee and a touch of zesty orange peel. Sweet and spicy with a hint of nutmeg. The finish opens to give flavours of juicy soaked maraschino cherries, delicious caramel shortcake with a coastal briny influence towards the end.