Springbank Christmas 2013 Burgundy Wood Private Staff Bottling
Lot number: 078-1160
Winning bid: £340
For a period, Campbeltown was the undisputed Whisky Capital of World, boasting over 30 distilleries operating simultaneously at its peak. Locally available peat, barley and coal, coupled with a quick steamship service to Glasgow meant this thriving industry lasted into the early 20th Century. Alas; ultimately (and perhaps inevitably) it proved unsustainable, and by 1935 the bubble had well and truly burst, with only Springbank and Glen Scotia distilleries remaining.
The family owned Springbank is unique in that it remains the only distillery in Scotland where 100% of the production process is carried out on site, and while it produces three distinct styles (in Springbank, Longrow, and Hazelburn), its eponymous Springbank expression still accounts for the lion's share of production. A medium peated, two and a half times distilled spirit, Springbank is complex, robust and never boring!
A private bottling for staff, directors and shareholders only.
Cask Type: Burgundy Wood
46%ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: One of only 78 bottles
Signed by distillery manager Gavin McLachlan
Please note minor crease to box.
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