
Auchentoshan
Festival 2009

William Grant & Sons
Aerstone Land Cask



About
Springbank has been family-owned since its founding in 1828, making it one of Scotland's most independent distilleries. Still operated by J & A Mitchell & Company, it remains a survivor in Campbeltown's once-thriving whisky region. This 30-year-old expression is a vatting of 85% ex-bourbon casks and 15% ex-sherry casks, a composition that balances oak maturity with wine-cask complexity. After three decades, the whisky reveals the mellow, multi-layered character that defines mature Springbank. The nose opens with honey and ripe peaches, honeycomb, and creamy chocolate notes. On the palate, an oily texture carries salted-dough and white-pepper notes alongside maritime minerality—hallmarks of Campbeltown's coastal influence. Orchard fruits, red berries, and zesty citrus provide freshness and vibrancy that prevent the whisky from becoming heavy. The finish is rich with caramel and maple syrup, underpinned by a leathery, earthy quality that speaks to its long maturation. This is a whisky for those who appreciate Springbank's unconventional approach: a distillery that malts its own barley and distils in-house, producing a spirit with genuine character and depth.