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Another Year, Another Journey to Campbeltown
As the year draws to a close, I find myself instinctively heading towards Springbank. It’s a ritual born out of a slight collector’s obsession - gathering the miniature bottles from the distillery tours over the years. Without them, the year would feel incomplete, leaving a small, lingering void in my collection.
One summer, a man on a cycling tour of Islay happened to pass by the shores of Loch Indaal. He noticed the weathered stone buildings of Bruichladdich standing quietly by the sea. Curious, he stopped, dismounted, and walked up to the iron gates — then, for reasons even he couldn’t explain, began knocking loudly.
Inside, an old worker named Benjin, who had been maintaining the site for 36 years, heard the noise and came to open the heavy black gates. In that moment, the gears of destiny began to turn again - it was the summer of 1994.
As the core expression and the "face" of the distillery, this 12-year-old performs exceptionally well. The spirit is gentle and nuanced, yet it manages to showcase a complex array of cask influences that harmonize without overstaying their welcome. It is delicate yet powerful—a perfect testament to Billy Walker’s ambitious vision for the brand. If you are looking for a reliable "Daily Dram," this is a top-tier contender.