Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Springbank
- Region
- Campbeltown
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.2%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £291.25
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Tobacco, Chocolate, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Hunter Laing's Springbank 17 Year Old is a Campbeltown malt at 54.2% ABV. The 'Sherried' and 'Dried Fruit' notes might intrigue, yet it's one rating leaves it an enigma. £291.25 is steep, so this is either for the aficionado or those daring enough.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Springbank 17 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 17-year-old single malt from Springbank (Campbeltown, Scotland), bottled at 54.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, tobacco, chocolate, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Hunter Laing's Springbank 17 Year Old is a Campbeltown malt at 54.2% ABV. The 'Sherried' and 'Dried Fruit' notes might intrigue, yet it's one rating leaves it an enigma. £291.25 is steep, so this is either for the aficionado or those daring enough.
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