The Springbank Local Barley 8 Year Old (2025 Release) is the latest installment in the highly coveted Local Barley series, showcasing Campbeltown craftsmanship at its finest. Distilled from locally grown Scottish barley, this single malt emphasizes the distillery’s commitment to provenance, traditional methods, and bold flavor. Aged for 8 years in a carefully selected cask mix (details typically released at bottling), it offers a rich, full-bodied profile with the signature coastal character and subtle peat that Springbank fans adore.
Limited in production and bottled at cask strength, this expression is unfiltered, uncolored, and intensely expressive—perfect for purists and collectors.
Tasting Notes (anticipated profile based on prior releases):
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Nose: Malty and fresh with notes of green apple, cereal grain, honeycomb, vanilla, and coastal sea spray.
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Palate: Full-bodied with layers of orchard fruit, barley sugar, toasted oak, lemon peel, and a gentle touch of smoke.
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Finish: Long, warming, and mineral-driven with lingering peat smoke, spice, and malted grain.
Vital Stats:
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Release Year: 2025
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Age: 8 Years
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ABV: ~55–58% (Cask Strength – exact ABV to be confirmed at release)
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Cask Type: Likely a mix of ex-bourbon and/or sherry casks (Springbank will confirm at launch)
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Barley Source: 100% locally grown Scottish barley
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Region: Campbeltown, Scotland
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Bottle Size: 750mL
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Non-chill filtered and no added color
FAQ:
Q: What makes the Local Barley series special?
A: It uses barley grown exclusively from local Scottish farms, floor-malted on-site, and distilled using traditional methods—offering a true grain-to-glass experience.
Q: Is this whisky peated?
A: Yes, but gently. Springbank is known for its subtle, earthy peat rather than intense smokiness.
Q: Is it a collectible?
A: Very much so. The Local Barley series is released in small quantities and tends to sell out quickly, often appreciating in value.
Q: How should I enjoy it?
A: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the cask-strength complexity.
Ideal For:
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Springbank Enthusiasts: A must-have from a legendary distillery.
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Collectors: Highly limited and historically sought after.
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Connoisseurs: For those who appreciate non-chill filtered, cask strength, and terroir-driven whisky.
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Gifting: An extraordinary bottle for any serious Scotch lover.
