Springbank Madeira Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11 Year Old · 1997 Vintage

Colour

Madeira-hued deep amber with copper-gold glow and a mahogany undertone.

Nose

Opulent Madeira-fueled nose, with caramel and burnt sugar giving way to stewed dark fruit—fig, raisin, prune—laced with orange zest and toffee. Subtle roasted almond and cocoa unfold, spiced with vanilla and cedar. A coastal whisper of brine and smoke threads through, carried by a mineral, sea-salt backbone that promises depth and restraint despite the heft.

Palate

Full-bodied and velvety, this palate unfolds with maritime smoke softened by Madeira sweetness. Dried fig and raisin mingle with toffee, dark chocolate and burnt sugar, while orange zest lends a bright lift. Spices and a saline edge carry through a warming, long finish, finished with oak polish and a lingering, smoky, chocolatey aftertaste.

Finish

Long and warm, the finish folds peat smoke into Madeira-inflected sweetness, lingering with elegance. Dried fig, cocoa and orange zest emerge against toasted oak, a subtle saline maritime lift and a lingering peppery warmth that fades slowly.