Springbank 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 1161) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
- Distillery
- Springbank
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £995
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Smokey, Leathery, Tobacco, Sherried
- Description
- Distilled in July 1974 at Campbeltown's Springbank distillery and aged 28 years in a single butt cask, this Ian Macleod Chieftain's bottling from 2003 yielded only 444 bottles. A snapshot of Springbank's traditional character from a generation of production largely lost to time.
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Springbank 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 1161) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is a 28-year-old single malt from Springbank (Scotland), bottled at 56% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — old wood, smokey, leathery, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in July 1974 at Campbeltown's Springbank distillery and aged 28 years in a single butt cask, this Ian Macleod Chieftain's bottling from 2003 yielded only 444 bottles. A snapshot of Springbank's traditional character from a generation of production largely lost to time.
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