Raw materials
barley
peat (for drying/malting, in some expressions)
water
Distillery
Springbank
Explore the spirits, production style and story of 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.
single malt distillery
lightly peated whisky
producer with fully on-site production
Campbeltown whisky producer
Producer range
Producer range Springbank
Spirit categories
single malt distillery
lightly peated whisky
producer with fully on-site production
Campbeltown whisky producer
Representative products
Springbank Whisky 10 Years 70cl
Springbank Whisky 15Y 70cl - Gift box
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)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
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.
Producer history Springbank
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
Springbank
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