Springbank 1996 9 Year Old Marsala Wood 70cl, 58%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber.
Nose: Dried apricot, citrus peel, vanilla, toasted nuts, malt, soft smoke and coastal freshness.
Palate: Rich and oily, with orange, raisin, honey, walnut, spice, toasted oak, gentle peat and Marsala sweetness.
Finish: Long and warming, with nutty oak, dried fruit, sea salt, spice and lingering soft smoke.
Description
Springbank 1996 9 Year Old Marsala Wood 70cl, 58% is a collectible Campbeltown single malt from Springbank Distillery, released as part of the respected Wood Expressions series. Distilled in October 1996 and bottled in August 2006, this official bottling shows Springbank through a distinctive Marsala wine cask influence.
The whisky was matured for 7 years in refill bourbon casks before being finished for 2 years in fresh Marsala casks. This gives it a bright but richly textured style, combining vanilla, citrus, malt and coastal freshness with Marsala notes of dried fruit, nutty sweetness, spice and wine-cask depth.
At 58%, this is a powerful cask-strength Springbank with strong collector appeal. Its Wood Expressions identity, 1996 vintage, unusual Marsala cask finish and limited outturn make it a serious bottle for collectors of older Campbeltown whisky.
Why Choose Springbank 1996 9 Year Old Marsala Wood 70cl, 58%
Springbank 1996 9 Year Old Marsala Wood 70cl, 58% stands out because it offers a rare and distinctive cask style within the Springbank range. The Marsala finish gives the whisky a richer, fruitier and nuttier profile while keeping the classic Springbank character of oily malt, gentle peat, sea salt and earthy depth.
For drinkers, it offers bold natural strength with wine-cask complexity. For collectors, the 1996 vintage, Wood Expressions series, 58% ABV and confirmed limited outturn make it a highly attractive Springbank release.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for Springbank collectors looking for an older Wood Expressions bottling with confirmed production details.
It is ideal for Campbeltown whisky drinkers who enjoy Marsala cask influence, dried fruit, nuttiness, spice, oily texture and coastal salinity.
It is also ideal for collectors building a Springbank shelf around bourbon, sherry, port, rum and Marsala wood releases.
Product Details
Product Name: Springbank.
Category: Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: Springbank Distillery.
Region: Campbeltown, Scotland.
Series: Wood Expressions.
Vintage: 1996.
Age Statement: 9 Years Old.
Distilled: October 1996.
Bottled: August 2006.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 58%.
Cask Type: 7 years in refill bourbon casks, followed by 2 years in fresh Marsala casks.
Bottling Type: Official distillery bottling.
Filtration: Non-chill filtered.
Colouring: Natural colour.
Bottle Count: 7,740 bottles.
Packaging: Original presentation box shown in the supplied product image.
Collector’s Note
Springbank 1996 9 Year Old Marsala Wood 70cl, 58% has excellent collector appeal because it belongs to an older Springbank Wood Expressions release series. These bottles are valued because each expression has a clear cask identity, and Marsala Wood is one of the more unusual styles in the range.
The confirmed 7,740-bottle outturn, 1996 vintage and August 2006 bottling date give this release strong identification value. Complete with its original box, it is a standout piece for collectors focused on rare Springbank cask experiments and older official Campbeltown releases.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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