Community Review

Springbank XOP 21 Year Old, Hogshead Cask, Cask #12379, 1996, Douglas Laing, 54.3%

A Maltiply member's tasting notes and whisky impression.

84 / 100

The black tea and cardamom give the malty nose a point of interest, while the oily, industrial notes keep it from feeling too sweet. Salted caramel and toffee add a softer contrast on the palate.

Reviewed by birch_notebook

Nose
Malt, industrial oils, black tea, cardamom, brown sugar, sea salt, and seaweed.
Palate
Thick and creamy, with salted caramel, toffee, milk chocolate, peanut brittle, machine-shop oil, sulfur, malt, overripe apples, and leather.
Finish
Medium-long, with pepper, cinnamon, oak, and cedar.

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