Home Tasting: Springbank Official Non-Vintage Ceramic Bottle (Circulated in the 1970s)

This is how I imagine the classic Springbank from my past. Springbank SPRINGBANK OB non-vintage non-age ceramic jag 43% ・Aroma: Lively and diverse fruity notes with peaches, loquats, white wine grape sensations, freeze-dried strawberries, a subtle strawberry jam nuance, ripe apricot from the depths, floral notes of yellow flowers, distinct grassy plant characteristics, refined barley notes, and a hint of peat that grows more pronounced over time with an intoxicating quality. ・Flavor: Slightly dried-out, soft mouthfeel like watered-down wine, with the same diverse fruity profile as the aroma centered around white wine and freeze-dried strawberries. The grassy notes are slightly stronger with a touch of bitterness, but there's depth to it. A refined sweetness and fruity acidity, salty strawberry daifuku sensation, a solid barley presence, with peat and tar emerging from the depths. Though slightly dried-out, the body remains intact. ・Aftertaste: A pleasant lingering finish with fruity, vibrant aromatics and barley notes accompanied by peat. Not overly long but very satisfying. ・Dilution: The character dilutes immediately. It cannot withstand significant water addition. ・Overall Impression: Including the strawberry notes and briny characteristics, this bottle strongly evokes the classic Springbank profile even as a non-age statement. While the body shows some signs of aging and dryness, the core structure remains intact. It's also notable how its complexity develops over time. 【Very Good】 This is the official ceramic bottle Springbank, likely circulated in the 1970s. Due to frequent consumption and deep memory imprinting, it's one of the foundational bottles that shape my old Springbank image alongside the Oval. Springbank holds sentimental value for many drinkers, which might explain why it's perceived as a distillery with varied interpretations. From my personal perspective, this type - featuring prominent freeze-dried strawberry and briny characteristics - represents the classic Springbank I associate with. While there are commonalities, I've categorized it separately from plain plant-forward expressions, Barrichello casks, or those with strong strawberry jam sensations. While discussing this bottle with friends and reflecting on my own perceptions, I realized I've been subconsciously associating it this way. However, upon closer analysis, I noticed similar plain cask expressions from the same era with strong grassy and briny notes. If those were vatting with sherry casks that strongly evoke strawberry jam, they might result in a profile like this bottle. Though I haven't reached a fully satisfying understanding, I intend to re-examine and appreciate this bottle anew.