Instead of the yearly general release, Springbank is currently releasing single cask versions of its Springbank 21 Year Old , bottled at cask strength. Different countries selected their own cask so you’ll need a worldwide network if you wish to acquire the whole series.

The UK has a large Oloroso butt at 49,6%. The Netherlands have a smaller Oloroso hogshead (48%). In Belgium the importer The Nectar also selected an Oloroso hogshead.

Springbank 21 yo (48,2%, OB for Belgium 2016, Oloroso hogshead, 342 btl.)

Nose: quite round, with some vanilla and subtle fruits (apricots, juicy pear, blueberries). Starts...