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Springbank
Whisky: Springbank 9 year old Gaja Barolo Wood Finish
Age: 9 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 10-2013
Bottled: 02-2004
Cask Type: Refill Bourbon 4 Year; Gaja Barollo Wood 5 Year
Strength: 54.7%
   
Distillery: Springbank Distillery
Country: Scotland: Campbeltown
   
 
Date: 28-12-2013
Nose: Some glue, a hint of earth, sweet, fruity, a little wood.
Flavour: Sweet, fruity, pure chocolate, cherry trees, a little sal ammoniac, sweet wood, a hint of bitter.
Body: Round, nicely thick oily.
Comments: It was a gift, and it's no surprise he'll be getting a Christmas card.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +--- ---- ---- (7.25)