tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post1950703523876917284..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: Single Malt Report: Springbank 10 years old 100 proof (part 3 of 4)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-34119106609152461822013-04-14T12:59:13.582-04:002013-04-14T12:59:13.582-04:00Hi Eric! I'm looking forward to adding a CS Sp...Hi Eric! I'm looking forward to adding a CS Springbank to my stash. I've eyed those single sherry casks a few times. Now that I'm coming back around to sherry, I'll keep an eye open to see if there are any still out there. When smoke and sherry mingle well, it can be a treat! I've been told by a couple folks that the distillery has been mixing a few more sherry casks into their regular range than they'd used to.<br /><br />This 10 year 100 proof is actually the UK version, I'm going to finally get around to reviewing the US version (50% ABV) this year. The one I have was bottled a while back, before '06, and it's almost all bourbon casks (I think). And it is tasty.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-58600138175870578562013-04-13T22:01:27.465-04:002013-04-13T22:01:27.465-04:00I've been working my way through a Springbank ...I've been working my way through a Springbank 14 year old Amontillado cask (one of four single sherry casks released a couple years ago). The smokiness surprisingly played well with the sherry notes (which wasn't as strong as say Macallan 12). And at 55%, this whisky can handle quite a bit of water. Springbank is already bottling at 46% but I feel cask strength is where the distillery shines.<br /><br />Also I just realized I've yet to try the basic Springbank 10. I might need to get a bottle as a Springbank benchmark.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-81541411838404055402012-02-14T13:35:03.836-05:002012-02-14T13:35:03.836-05:00"Schools of thought". Schools of though..."Schools of <b>thought</b>". Schools of though are something different entirely.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-79032939474383859822012-02-14T13:33:29.969-05:002012-02-14T13:33:29.969-05:00Now THAT is a great gift.
If you're in the US...Now THAT is a great gift.<br /><br />If you're in the US, the bottling is actually 50% ABV. I discovered that after I'd bought my bottle. So there will be a follow-up post on that next month. The UK bottling is still 57%.<br /><br />BUT the good news is that this US bottling is delicious <i>especially</i> with a little bit of water. And really good with smoked cheeses and smoked fish.<br /><br />Two schools of though remain: Open the bottle for a special occasion OR "Make the bottle the special occasion" as my wife says.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-31704768613733868972012-02-14T13:22:34.945-05:002012-02-14T13:22:34.945-05:00My wife just gave me a bottle for Valentine's ...My wife just gave me a bottle for Valentine's day. I can't wait to try it, but after reading that it is no longer made, I almost (emphasis on "almost") don't want to open it!bct1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10854306296912517764noreply@blogger.com