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Ah, do you know of the Scottish Whisky Queen, that elusive treasure sought by all, yet possessed by only a fortunate few? Across many nations, she is yearned for, admired for her grace, her singularity, her elegance—and yet also her wild, untamed purity.
Her name is Springbank! In her essence, she carries the allure of sweet vanilla pods, a crisp sea breeze, the golden sweetness of acacia honey, the warmth of freshly baked bread, and the finest crushed minerals. For thirty long years she has rested in her cask, and in that time, her spirited youth has transformed into a balance of velvet refinement —a grand dame of the old school, a vision of grace that beguiles all who approach, robbing them of reason.
On the tongue, this single malt whisky is as soft as alpaca wool that shields a shivering soul against the fierce winds of Caledonia. She wraps herself around the senses, warm and oily, bathing connoisseurs in waves of honeyed sweetness, lifted by the brightness of fresh lemon and cedarwood.
Her lingering finish is like the snug embrace of a hearth, evoking dreams of a Scottish autumn, nestled warmly within the sturdy stone walls of a far-off cottage.
So yield to her call, surrender to her allure, and claim her—so that you may provoke the envy of those around you, for to have won her is to possess a queen among whiskies.
“Nose: here we have balance—almost perfect balance, in fact, to the point where you wonder if anything else even needs adding. Seaweed and honey, smoked figs, mentholated tobacco… you see, it’s simply a great whisky, perhaps with fewer of Springbank’s usual markers, rather one that could almost be a great older-style ‘M’. I swear. Or a mix of both malts. Mouth: forget all that—the palate is pure Campbeltown. Powerful, peppery, and salty, almost a bit brutal, yet with beautiful acidity, green apples, and green pepper.
92/100 Points”
“Well, this story is pretty excellent… and with the 1500 bucks being asked, you could say it’s the least you could expect.
But clearly, this is an exceptional whisky that transports us back in time, well over 30 years. Enjoy it while listening to the equally exceptional live recording from Graz in 1975 …!
Score
92/100”