Spirit of Freedom 30 Year Old

Nose: herbal and floral at first. Heather honey. Becomes wider and sweeter, with nougat but also slightly exotic fruits (guava, banana). Nicely waxy, with some coconut oils. Mineral touches as well, it’s easy to detect some Springbank in there.

Mouth: creamy and surprisingly fruity. Slightly exotic fruits indeed: pineapple, orange and papaya. Balanced herbal notes and waxed furniture. Vanilla. Honey. Pretty old-school, how nice to find this in a blend. Hardly any grainy notes.

Finish: long, some grains now, hints of oak as well, but also fruity sweetness.

Score: 90/100 'A very nice surprise'

A one off blend by Springbank owners J&A Mitchell to celebrate the 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn.

A limited edition of 2014 bottles released in 2014.

Bottle size: 70cl

Alcohol: 46%

Shipped weight: 2kg