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Springbank Calvados Wood 12 Year OldCask Strength Single Malt. Campbeltown, Scotland. ABV: 52.70%. Tasted at Helvetica, $22.
Colour: Pale gold.
Nose: Peat dominates, some oaky notes, hint of vanilla. Like a vanilla Paddle Pop.
Palate: Wow, lots happening here. Oaky buttery goodness, fair dose of peat.
Finish: Long finish, spice lingers at the front half of the mouth.
Comments: Strong (both in flavour & ABV), quite complex flavours, love it. Matured in ex Calvados (apple brandy) casks. Couldn’t pick up any apple flavours, haven’t actually tried apple brandy before so wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Without such a reference point it’s hard to compare apples with apples…definitely keen to try this one again!