Lowell Keeler
4.5
Purple, the color of royalty, spirituality, and of course, Springbank 18. On the nose, spiced oranges, grapefruit, and funky notes trade places with incense sticks, bandages, and parsley. A complex flavor explosion marks the arrival: sweet, sour, and bitter, then savory, peaty, and briny. I won't even attempt to fully understand this malt; it's truly sophisticated and would overwhelm an inexperienced palate. Lime juice, subtle peat smoke, and hints of salt lead into the prolonged, zesty, and herbal-fresh finish. This distillery remains a mystery, an enigma. It is... purple! RATING: 4.4/5.0 stars ≙ 90 pts → SUPERB [-]
