Compared to the 1998 edition this one is more on the 'malty' side,

and the nose is not as deep … - it's ruled by fruit and honey sweetness.

But: what a wonderful Whisky !!!

First tasting with FineSpirits_butler1 on the 2. of July 2016.

Test 070: Smad fills 10 years - 070512
The whisky tested: Glass 1 Longrow 14Y, 46% 13 points Glass 2 Springbank 15Y, 46% 17 points Glass 3 Springbank 21Y / bottled 2005, 46% 148 points Glass 4 Springbank 25Y / bottled 2006, 46% 48 points Glass 5 Springbank 30Y / 1972, 46%; Private bottling cask 759 131 points Glass 6 Spring Bank 32Y, 46% 13 points Glass 7 Springbank 25Y - Frank McHardy bottling, 46% 61 points Testimonials Per Eriksson Springbank 21Y / bottled 2005, 46% Scent: Malt, soft sweetness, candy, cola, little oak, honey, fruits Taste: Lots, very complex, rich, oak, sweets, sweet fruits Aftertaste: Very long Score: 93 Testimonials Bernt Sjödin Springbank 21Y / bottled 2005, 46% Color: Light amber - amber Scent: Nutty, dried plum, figs Taste: Full, sweet, nougat, buttery, nutty, fig, milk chocolate, some fatty Aftertaste: Long with clear night tones, chocolate tones come after Score: 94 http://smad.se/provningar/Provning%2070%2010%20%C3%A5rs%20jubileum.html