Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2014-09-08 | Very Good

Springbank 15 Year Old Ceramic Bottle 1.5L Circulated in the 1980s

Springbank SPRINGBANK 15yo OB ceramic jag 1.5L Circulated in the 1980s
Bottle #スプリングバンク(SPRINGBANK)
A large ceramic bottle of Springbank, 15-year-old maturation perfectly matched for Campbell's 15th anniversary. Springbank SPRINGBANK 15yo OB ceramic jag 1.5L Circulated in the 1980s The aroma is lively and strong, with a pronounced floral note, freeze-dried strawberries, faint pear and orange, a grassy plant-like quality, dry malt. Upon drinking, it starts with a soft mouthfeel and expands gently, with a concentrated texture that offers chewiness. There is a rich sweetness with the sophistication of freeze-dried strawberries and grapefruit, balanced by good acidity, some saltiness, and a gentle peat underneath. A beautiful finish. 【Very Good】 It is believed to have been circulated from the late 1970s to the 1980s, an official ceramic bottle of Springbank 15 Year Old, and this is quite a large ceramic bottle. It was opened for the 15th anniversary commemoration at Campbelltown Loch in Yurakucho. The aroma, which is said to be the perfume of malt, is clearly evident with its lively and strong character, and the floral strawberry nuances are distinctly present. There was also a good malty quality. Upon tasting, there is a concentrated texture with a chewy mouthfeel, and the expected fruity notes are strongly present. Additionally, there is a sufficient brininess with a faint peat, providing a satisfying drinking experience. This ceramic bottle truly embodies the enduring image and house style of Springbank, as still widely recognized today.