Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2016-12-06 | Very Good

Springbank 1970-2007 37yo The Secret Treasures for Germany #1344

Springbank SPRINGBANK 1970-2007 37yo THE SECRET TREASURES for GERMANY #1344 43% one of 489 bottles
Bottle #スプリングバンク(SPRINGBANK)
The typical Springbank character from the 70s was clearly present without a prominent Sherry influence. Springbank SPRINGBANK 1970-2007 37yo THE SECRET TREASURES for GERMANY #1344 43% one of 489 bottles The aroma is lavish and strong, with a sense of concentration, featuring freeze-dried strawberries, pears or muscat, pleasant vanilla and oak, with a hint of peat. When drinking, it starts with a gentle mouthfeel and expands with a slightly powdery concentration, featuring freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry cores, refined sweetness and good acidity, with a long, elegant briny finish. 【Very Good】 This is a Springbank 1970 bottled by Secret Treasures in 2007, aged for 37 years. A Springbank from the era known as 'the perfume of malt,' and due to dilution, the aroma is exceptionally lavish from the start. As expected for this vintage of Springbank without a prominent Sherry influence, I clearly sensed the fruity notes reminiscent of freeze-dried strawberries, with elements like pears or muscat also detectable. When drinking, it has a concentrated feel and retains the diverse fruity characteristics similar to its aroma. The balance of refined sweetness and acidity is well-maintained, with a clear brininess and an intoxicating finish. This perfectly embodies the essence of Springbank with this specification, meeting expectations with its lavishness.