Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2015-03-12 | Very Good

Springbank 15 Year Old Official 1980s Circulation

Springbank SPRINGBANK 15yo OB 46% 1980s Circulation
Bottle #スプリングバンク(SPRINGBANK)
This is an excellent fruity expression with the classic Springbank strawberry jam character. Springbank SPRINGBANK 15yo OB 46% 1980s Circulation The aroma is elegant with gentle sherry notes, strong strawberry jam, apricot jam, tea, slightly damp barley, faint peat, light brown sugar and caramel, rich, smooth mouthfeel expands into a fragrant, well-defined strawberry jam character with deep yet clean sweetness, full-bodied and intoxicating. There are faint perfumy elements in the finish but they don't create a negative impression, with a long-lasting aftertaste. 【Very Good】 This 1980s-circulation Springbank 15 Year Old is an official bottling. The aroma starts with a fragrant, floral sherry character from the malt, and the expected strawberry jam presence is clearly defined. Notes of barley and peat are also detectable, creating a richly complex aroma. Upon tasting, the expansion is more aromatic than expected, with the good sherry character and strawberry jam delivering an intoxicating sensation. The rich, full-bodied sweetness retained a refined elegance. The faintly perfumy nuances, likely from aging after bottling, did not interfere with the intoxicating experience. The water addition was highly satisfying. Springbank from this era is truly exceptional.