Springbank 1992 25 Year Old SYN Private Cask #150
Lot number: 137-00010
This lot failed to meet its reserve.
For a period, Campbeltown was the undisputed Whisky Capital of the World, boasting over 30 distilleries operating simultaneously at its peak. Locally available peat, barley and coal, coupled with a quick steamship service to Glasgow meant this thriving industry lasted into the early 20th Century. Alas; ultimately (and perhaps inevitably) it proved unsustainable, and by 1935 the bubble had well and truly burst, with only Springbank and Glen Scotia distilleries remaining.
The family owned Springbank is unique in that it remains the only distillery in Scotland where 100% of the production process is carried out on site, and while it produces three distinct styles (in Springbank, Longrow, and Hazelburn), its eponymous Springbank expression still accounts for the lion's share of production. A medium peated, two and a half times distilled spirit, Springbank is complex, robust and never boring!
A private syndicate bottling. According to Mark littler, "In the summer of 1992, a group of like-minded whisky loving friends came together to do something unique. They decided to form a ‘whisky syndicate’ and together they purchased 20 sister hogshead casks of Springbank." The syndicate enjoyed sampling their casks, and now what little is left has been bottled and released as The "Syn 20" Collection. A truly unique bottling.
Distilled: 1992
Bottled: 2017
Age: 25 Years Old
Cask Number: 150
51.4% ABV / 70cl
Please examine all images of the lot, any packaging and labels carefully and satisfy yourself as to their condition before making a bid.