Springbank Marsala Finish CS - Dennis' Whisky Pages

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Whisky:	Springbank Marsala Finish CS
Age:	9 years
Type:	Single malt

Distilled:	10-1996
Bottled:	08-2006
Cask Type:	Marsala Finish
Bottles:	7740
Strength:	58%

Distillery:	Springbank Distillery
Country:	Scotland: Campbeltown

Date:	10-11-2007
Nose:	Smooth, red fruit, sweet, full, round, a little sea salt.
Flavour:	Peppery, salty, sweet, woody, red fruit, spicy.
Body:	Very stimulating, dynamic, complementary dryness, doesn't feel finished though. It's finish is a little disappointing as well (but only a little).
Comments:	The only thing holding it back from greatness is it's age, but what a whisky considering.
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