Springbank 21 Year Old Archibald Mitchell Circa 1990

Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling 75cl / 46%

A superb early bottling of Springbank 21 Year Old, presented in the iconic dumpy bottle synonymous with the distillery's early releases. Bottled at 46% ABV in the traditional 75cl format for this period, this expression is widely regarded as one of the finest official Springbank bottlings ever produced, capturing the distillery's uniquely characterful style during one of its most celebrated periods.

Produced at one of Campbeltown's last surviving distillery, Springbank 21 Year Old showcases the wonderfully old-fashioned production methods that have long set the distillery apart. Still entirely family-owned by J. & A. Mitchell & Co., every stage of production takes place on site, from traditional floor malting through to distillation, maturation and bottling. The label proudly bears the signature of J. Archibald Mitchell, whose stewardship helped preserve the distillery's fiercely independent philosophy and ensured the continuation of Campbeltown's whisky-making heritage through the twentieth century.

These early bottlings are renowned for their remarkable depth and complexity, marrying rich sherried fruit, polished oak, leather and dark chocolate with Springbank's unmistakable oily texture, gentle maritime salinity, earthy peat smoke and subtle industrial character. Beautifully balanced and endlessly rewarding, they represent the classic Campbeltown style at its very best.

Increasingly scarce and highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike, these late 1980s and early 1990s bottlings of Springbank 21 Year Old remain among the most revered expressions ever released by the distillery.

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