New Release: Springbank 1995-2016 21 Year Old Douglas Laing Xtra Old Particular #11366 54.8%

The sherry notes were present without any seasoning, and it had a nice flavor profile. Springbank SPRINGBANK 1995-2016 21yo DOUGLAS LAING XTRA OLD PARTICULAR #11366 54.8% One of 131 bottles, finished in a refill butt The aroma features pleasant sherry notes with dried fruits, prunes, bitter chocolate, minty herbs, cinnamon, and a subtle but robust barley character in the background, with faint earthiness and moderate peat. On the palate, it starts with a refined mouthfeel expanding into rich flavors of plum jam and prunes, followed by a mellow sweetness, astringent herbs, light earthiness, moderate peat, and a long, rich finish. [Good/Very Good] This new release from Springbank 1995, aged for 21 years, comes from Douglas Laing's premium range, the Xtra Old Particular. Although labeled as finished in a refill butt, it's likely a sherry cask based on the clear sherry influence detected in both aroma and flavor. The whisky exhibits a concentrated array of fruits with their sweetness, along with bitter chocolate, herbs, spices, and the savory depth of barley. While there's a subtle peatiness typical of this vintage range, it's not overpowering, resulting in a rich and cohesive flavor profile. As expected from a premium range, it's clearly selected for its high quality despite not having an exceptionally long aging period. #Springbank (SPRINGBANK)