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SPRINGBANK NEWS
Springbank 15 Year Old
The new Springbank 15 Year Old has finally been bottled (June / July 2002) and is already selling well in some of markets. The 15 Year Old is the perferct compliment to the Springbank 10 Year Old and gives a much more rounded look to their range of products. The 15 Year Old is mainly matured in sherry casks (about 80%), with the remainder coming from bourbon barrels, and has a much darker colour than the 10 Year Old. Availanility in both 2002 and 2003 will be VERY limited so be sure to stock up whilst you can!
Springbank 12 Year Old 'Rum Wood'
The first bottling in Springbank's 'Wood Expressions' series was released in April this year. The whisky for this bottling was matured in demerara rum barrels for over 5 years during which time it acquired a distinctive green tinge and an intriguing spicy-sweet character. Released at cask strength, all 5700 bottles sold out in a matter of weeks. Springbank fans in the USA please note stock should appear on retail shelves in September. 3)
Longrow 10 Year Old
The new Longrow 10 Year Old (1992 distillation) is also being bottled in July. This year they have combined the bourbon and sherrywood bottlings available in the past to create a single, more balanced style. Special cask strength bottlings under their Wood Expressions label are also planned for future release. Product shots and tasting notes for all of these bottlings will appear shortly. 4)
GlenGyle Distillery
Work is progressing well at an exciting new distilling project. Up to date images will soon appear of the refurbishing work being carried out at the GlenGyle Distillery under the supervision of Frank McHardy, Springbank Distillery Manager. The original distillery closed in 1925 but, under the ownership of J & A Mitchell & Co Ltd, spirit will once again flow from GlenGyle early in 2004. Anyone interested in future bottled stocks from the first distillation at GlenGyle should contact :
