Springbank 1993 Murray McDavid 23 Year Old Mission Gold

Springbank Mission Gold 1993 vintage is a single cask Campbeltown malt bottled by Murray McDavid, featuring a standout maturation detail: double matured in a 1st fill Koval bourbon cask (#150033) before bottling in Summer 2017. It’s exactly the sort of modern indie Springbank that gets people paying attention—serious distillery pedigree, an interesting cask story, and a flavour profile that should lean into Springbank’s oily, coastal character with a brighter bourbon-cask lift.

Key Details
- Distillery: Springbank
- Region: Campbeltown, Scotland
- Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Bottler: Murray McDavid
- Series: Mission Gold
- Vintage/Distilled: 1993
- Bottled: Summer 2017
- Age: 23 Year Old (you mention 23; your bottle info line says 20 — confirm the correct age statement on the label)
- Cask/Maturation: Double matured in a 1st fill Koval bourbon cask
- Cask Number: 150033
- Cask Type (as listed): Bourbon hogshead (confirm if the label states “Koval bourbon cask” vs “bourbon hogshead”)
- ABV: 50.40%
- Bottle Size: 70cl

Tasting Notes (typical profile for mature bourbon-cask Springbank)
Nose: Lemon zest, vanilla and honeyed malt, with Springbank’s signature wax/oil and a subtle coastal smokiness.
Palate: Oily and layered — toffee, citrus and baked apple, followed by peppery spice, light oak tannin, and a faint “workshop” note (polish, wood, and earthy complexity).
Finish: Long, drying and maritime, with lingering vanilla, citrus peel, gentle smoke and spiced oak.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- Springbank + single cask indie bottling is always a strong draw, and the Mission Gold series adds extra collector interest.
- The 1st fill Koval bourbon cask double maturation is a distinctive twist that should bring extra vanilla, sweetness and brightness without drowning the distillery character.
- Bottled at 50.4% ABV, it’s in the enthusiast sweet spot: plenty of flavour intensity, but still approachable.

Condition / Notes for Buyers
Please check photos for fill level, label condition, capsule integrity and any tube/box wear. If you confirm the correct age statement (23 vs 20) and whether original packaging is included, I’ll tighten the Key Details to match the label exactly.