At the southern end of the Mull of Kintyre sits Campbeltown, once regarded as "The Whisky Capital of the World", due to the number of distilleries based there. Today there are only 3 distilleries operational in the town - Glengyle, Springbank and Glen Scotia.
The Campbeltown style is broad and distinctive through all types, from light and delicate through to heavily peated and rich. There is often a briney note in these whiskies, and a character to that is best described by the Scots themselves: foosty, like the musty, earthy smell of warehouses, and old wood.
Campbeltown Region
Hazelburn 'Sherry Wood' 47.4%
Hazelburn 'Sherry Wood' 47.4%
Region: Campbeltown
Strength: 47.4%
Volume: 700ml
$117.00
Hazelburn's 2018 bottling of their 'sherry wood' release has arrived, this triple-distilled Springbank has been matured for 13 years in oloroso sherry butts. The nose has a surprising soft edge of smoke, before moving quickly to a very creamy and rich flavour - dark chocolate, ginger snaps and a floral (rose petal) note. Also of note, a prevaili...
Springbank 12 years old Cask Strength 56.2%
Region: Campbeltown
Strength: 56.2%
Volume: 700ml
$115.00
Springbank 15 years old 46%
Springbank 15 years old 46%
Region: Campbeltown
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$127.00
The 15 year old from is a classic example of this old distillery's distinctive style - notes of damp and dusty old warehouses, hints of sea brine are joined by rich, complex flavours of fruit cake, toffee, marzipan (almond) and a background of very subtle peat smoke. The oaky, woody flavours that have developed during maturation give this dram a...
