This is a whisky review of Springbank Wood Expression 1996, 9 years 58% (Campbeltown)
This has matured 7 years in a first fill bourbon cask and 2 years in a Marsala cask.
(Marsala wine is fortified wine from Sicily)
Colour:
Gold
Nose, without water:
Warming
Nose, with water:
Citrus, malt, rubber
Body:
Mediuml
Mouth feel:
Oily, creamy
Primary taste:
Salt-sweet-bitter
Overall flavour:
Almond, vanilla, wood
Finish:
Long - big
Conclusion:
Although this whisky is only 9 years old it is a very enjoyable dram.
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