Springbank 35 Years 1952 - 1987 Cadenhead Brown Dumpy Bottle

Springbank 35 Years 1952 - 1987, bottled by Cadenhead in the iconic Dumpy Bottle, is a rare and extraordinary example of Campbeltown craftsmanship. Distilled in 1952 and carefully matured for 35 years in traditional oak casks, this exceptional whisky was bottled in 1987 by the renowned independent bottler Cadenhead. With its deep complexity, superb balance, and layered flavors of tropical fruit, spices, and aged oak, this is a whisky of historical significance. A unique opportunity to taste a piece of whisky history.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A beautifully developed nose with deep notes of tropical fruit such as pineapple and ripe mango, intertwined with beeswax and aged oak. Subtle influences of leather, tobacco, and a hint of sea salt add an extra dimension.

Taste

Full and silky smooth, with a complex combination of honey, orange zest, and candied ginger. Hints of dark chocolate and spicy notes of nutmeg and clove add depth. The long aging in oak provides a subtle, perfectly integrated smokiness.

Finish

Long and elegant, with lingering notes of dried fruit, toasted nuts, and a light maritime salinity. The finish continues to evolve, with the oak influence and a warm spiciness remaining in the background.

Please note

This bottle was bottled a long time ago. Please be careful when opening. The closure may have deteriorated. The item is sold as photographed and described. We do not accept any liability for the condition of the closure.

Springbank distillery

Springbank Distillery is located in Campbeltown, a historic whisky region on Scotland's Kintyre Peninsula. Founded in 1828 by the Mitchell family, it is one of the oldest independent distilleries in Scotland and one of the few remaining distilleries in Campbeltown, once known as the "whisky capital of the world."

Springbank Distillery is unique in its complete control over the production process, with all steps - from malting to bottling - taking place on one site. The distillery produces three different single malt whiskies: Springbank, Hazelburn and Longrow.

Springbank whisky is lightly peated and partially triple-distilled, creating a complex and rich flavour profile with notes of fruit, saltiness and a subtle smokiness. Hazelburn is unpeated and triple-distilled, making it a smooth, delicate whisky with light, sweet and malty notes. Longrow is heavily peated and double-distilled, resulting in a robust and smoky whisky with rich, earthy flavours.

The diversity in production methods and flavour profiles makes Springbank Distillery a unique and valued player in the whisky world.

Cadenhead

Cadenhead, known in full as William Cadenhead Ltd, is the world's oldest independent bottler of Scotch whisky. Founded in 1842 in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company is known for its high-quality, authentic whiskies and other spirits. Cadenhead has a long and rich history and enjoys worldwide esteem among whisky lovers and collectors.

History

Cadenhead was founded in 1842 by George Duncan, but soon William Cadenhead, Duncan's brother-in-law, took over the company. Under his leadership, the company grew into a respected name in the whisky trade. Initially known as a wine and spirits merchant, Cadenhead soon developed into a leading bottler of Scotch whisky. In 1972, the company was sold to J. & A. Mitchell & Co. Ltd, the parent company of Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown. This marked a new phase in Cadenhead's history, integrating the company with one of Scotland's best-known distilleries.