Distillery
Springbank
Springbank is a historic distillery in Campbeltown (Kintyre peninsula, Scotland) owned by the Mitchell family (J & A Mitchell & Co.). It is known for producing single malts made almost entirely on site, with a lightly peated character, and for using a partial triple distillation (2.5 times) on some expressions.
- Campbeltown · Kintyre / Campbeltown (Argyll and Bute) · Scotland (United Kingdom)
- Since 1828
The story
The distillery was founded on the site of Archibald Mitchell's illicit still and was officially established in 1828. Remaining under the Mitchell family's control (J & A Mitchell & Co.) for generations, it experienced intermittent activity during the 20th century but regained an international reputation from the 1990s onwards. Over time it developed three distinct ranges (Springbank, Longrow and Hazelburn) and has preserved many traditional on‑site processes; in 2023 the ownership was placed in a trust with a family member participating in governance.
Production philosophy
Artisanal production and respect for traditional techniques: Springbank emphasizes 'from malt to bottle' production on the same site, prioritizing quality control, historic practices and family continuity in management.
Territory
Campbeltown, Kintyre peninsula (Argyll and Bute region), Scotland
Production method
Malt produced and dried on site with floor malting; lightly peated malting for some expressions. The process is almost entirely in‑house: malting, fermentation, distillation, maturation and bottling take place at the same facility. Distillation varies by range (Springbank: partial triple distillation, Longrow: double, Hazelburn: triple).
Distillation
Partial triple distillation (2.5 times) for the Springbank expression; Longrow (double distillation); Hazelburn (triple distillation).
Ageing
Maturation in casks; the core range uses blends of ex-bourbon and sherry casks; some expressions (e.g. 15 years in the Oloroso series) are matured predominantly or entirely in sherry casks.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Campbeltown
- Categories
- single malt distillery
- lightly peated whisky
- producer with fully on-site production
- Campbeltown whisky producer
- Raw materials
- barley
- peat (for drying/malting, in some expressions)
- water
- Casks and ageing vessels
- ex-bourbon
- sherry (Oloroso)
- Pedro Ximénez (used in some releases of the Sherry Series)
- Fino / Palo Cortado (mentioned in specific releases)
- Representative products
- Springbank Whisky 10 Years 70cl
- Springbank Whisky 15Y 70cl - Gift box
What makes it distinctive
- Complete on-site production: floor malting, distillation, maturation and bottling
- Historic family ownership by the Mitchells (J & A Mitchell & Co.)
- Distinctive partial triple distillation technique (2.5 times) for the Springbank style
- One of the few active producers in the Campbeltown region
- Established visitor tours and tastings offered at the distillery
Products from Springbank
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