Springbank 10yr Amontillado Cask Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Springbank 10yr Amontillado Cask Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky

700 mL
Item # 52382

The third installment in a five part sherry oak series, this one off expression was aged for five years in ex-bourbon casks before embarking on a very long full five year finish in Amontillado Sherry casks - still a quite rare finish even these days. Bottled at 55% abv. An uber limited collector's must have.

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  • Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer
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Glossary

Amontillado

These Sherries begin life as Finos but lose their flor at some point along the way (usually around the seven year mark in the solera). As they are exposed to oxygen, Amontillados develop intense, nutty aromas and become richer in texture. They are almost always dry, though many possess a caramelized note that may be perceived as sweetness. These Sherries can last two to three weeks (in the refrigerator) after opening, but should still be consumed relatively young. Amontillados fall into the...

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Scotch

As a synonym for Scottish, some people object to the term “Scotch” – but as far as their whisky goes, the Scottish people are required by law to classify the spirit as “Scotch whisky.”

Scotland

History:Distillation was brought to Scotland from Ireland by missionary monks in the 6th century. In 1644, the first taxes were imposed on Scottish distillers by England, with the result that most of the nation’s whisky was soon distilled illicitly. With the Parliament’s passing of the “Excise Act” in 1824, licensing fees for distilleries were much cheaper. Distilleries started to take out licenses, and since then, the distillation industry in Scotland has been continuously expanding....

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