Springbank 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky – Duncan Taylor Rare Auld Scotch Whisky (Cask 63129)

If you’re looking for a true cult whisky with collector potential and great Campbeltown character, this Springbank 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky from Duncan Taylor Rare Auld is a special find. It’s a rare, uncompromising bottling for lovers of single malt Scotch whisky with depth, maritime elegance and a complexity that only years of quiet cask maturation can create.

The whisky was distilled in March 2000 and bottled on June 20, 2018 after a full 18 years of maturation. It comes from a single cask – cask no. 63129 – which makes the expression extra precise and full of character. This is a whisky with a natural cask strength of 49.2%, bottled without chill filtration and without colorant. This means maximum aroma, full mouthfeel and a razor-sharp experience in the glass.

And then there’s the rarity: There are only 99 bottles in total. This is the kind of bottling you either drink on the right night – or keep as a piece of liquid history from one of Scotland’s most coveted distilleries.

Tasting notes

Nose: Rich and elegant with ripe fruit, soft caramel and a delicate hint of sea salt that clearly reveals its Campbeltown origins.

Flavor: Rich and creamy with dark chocolate, roasted nuts and vanilla, followed by warm spices and a subtle, refined smoke note in the background.

Finish: Long and harmonious with oak, sherry-inspired sweetness and a lightly salted, dry finish that lingers and beckons for the next sip.

Duncan Taylor – the history of the house

Since 1938,Duncan Taylor & Co has been one of the most respected independent bottlers in Scotland. With a sharp focus on quality, authenticity and rare casks, they work with selected stocks from some of the country’s most prestigious distilleries. The Rare Auld range is known for small batches, single cask expressions and a style where the whisky is allowed to speak for itself – just like this seductive Springbank 18 year old.

• Type: Whisky
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 49.2%