Springbank Local Barley 16 year old

A superbly characterful Springbank 16 Year Old Local Barley, bottled in 2016 as part of the distillery’s much-admired Local Barley series. Distilled in September 1999 using Prisma barley grown at Low Machrimore Farm on the Kintyre Peninsula, this is a fantastic example of Springbank’s commitment to traditional production and local provenance.

Matured in a combination of 80% ex-bourbon casks and 20% ex-sherry casks, and bottled at a natural strength of 54.3% ABV, this Campbeltown single malt delivers the coastal, lightly smoky and richly malty style that has made Springbank one of Scotland’s most sought-after distilleries. With only 9,000 bottles produced, this is a highly collectible release from an iconic distillery.

- Distillery: Springbank
- Bottling Series: Local Barley
- Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Region: Campbeltown
- Country: Scotland
- Age: 16 Years Old
- Distilled: September 1999
- Bottled: 2016
- Cask Composition: 80% Ex-Bourbon, 20% Ex-Sherry
- ABV: 54.3%
- Size: 70cl
- Outturn: 9,000 bottles
- Barley Variety: Prisma
- Farm: Low Machrimore Farm, Kintyre Peninsula

Tasting Notes

Nose: Coastal and fresh, with salty sea air, soft oak, and a gentle wisp of smoke.

Palate: Richly malty and full of character, with a lovely balance of sweet barley, light peat smoke, and bright citrus fruit.

Finish: Long, sweet, and satisfying, with lingering spice and a softly smoky edge.

About the release

Springbank’s Local Barley bottlings are especially prized by enthusiasts thanks to their traceable ingredients, traditional production methods, and limited availability. By using barley grown close to the distillery, these releases celebrate both the agricultural heritage of Campbeltown and Springbank’s deeply hands-on approach to whisky making.