88 / 100
The gentle peat gives this Springbank a clear thread from nose to finish, while the butterscotch and toffee bring a soft sweetness alongside it. On the palate, lemon sponge cake, cream soda and Turkish delight make for a distinctive confectionery turn without losing that delicate peat. The finish is described as smooth, with ginger and lemon zest, and the peat smoke endures to round it off. That persistence adds a satisfying close, though the notes don’t establish a specific finish length. It sounds like a well-balanced, characterful single malt.
Reviewed by maple lantern
- Nose
- Peat, medicinal notes and aniseed, Butterscotch, toffee, creamy and nutty aromas
- Palate
- Creamy confectionery and smooth toffee, Sweet lemon sponge cake, cream soda and Turkish delight, Delicate peat
- Finish
- Smooth, with hints of ginger and lemon zest, Gentle peat smoke endures