Springbank – 11 Years Local Barley 2022

This is an 11 year old Campbeltown single malt from Springbank, part of the Local Barley series, which uses only barley grown around Campbeltown. The barley here is Belgravia, grown on Glencraigs Farm. It was distilled in May 2011 and bottled in December 2022. Maturation took place in a mix of casks: 55% ex-sherry, 35% ex-bourbon and 10% ex-rum. The nose is fruity, with papaya, mango and lemon over a subtle floral note. Lemon carries on to the palate with manuka honey and pear, then a salty, mineral note. The finish brings gentle peat smoke.