Springbank 20 Year Old – Forgotten Gems Whisky (70cl, 47.5%)

Springbank 20yo Forgotten Bottling Note These precious drops of Springbank single malt join the Forgotten Gems collection. A real rarity from Campbeltown, this release consists of just 38 bottles, blink and you'll miss them. Tasting Note Nose Oof, deliciously decadent with notes of rich, sweet Madeira, sultanas, oily walnuts, and fragrant tobacco. Fluffy pancakes with blueberries, maple syrup, and vanilla cream join notes of burnt baked cheesecake. Palate Oily oak and biscuity malt lead the way, with waves of butterscotch and soft, creamy vanilla. There's a herbaceous note beneath, with a touch of cedar spice and toasted marshmallows. Finish Peppery warmth and drying oak are doused with waves of golden syrup, nutty barley, and sticky toffee pudding. Things remain gently oily, with waxed fruit and buttered malt loaf.