Springbank filled quite a few Madeira casks in 1996-1997 and some of them have been released lately, including an official release for the Open Day 2018 as well as a Springbank 21 Years by Boutique-y Whisky .

We’re now trying a similar Springbank 21 year old 1996 bottled by Master of Malt in their single cask series.

Springbank 21 yo 1996 (55,2%, Master of Malt 2018)

Nose: starts on gun flints and a little coal dust, as often in wine matured Springbank. A little lamp oil and berries. Hints of grilled ham. Sercial in the background. Toasted rye...