Springbank 1966 Local Barley ~ 33-years-old
Lot #15801
Hammer price: € 3800
This lot was featured in the December 2025 auction.
Get to know the lot
Springbank 1966 Local Barley is an extraordinarily rare expression from Springbank, distilled in 1966 and aged for 33 years. Part of the Local Barley series, it showcases Springbank’s traditional methods, including the use of locally grown barley and floor malting, which contribute to its distinctive, complex character. Bottled as a single cask at cask strength, it features rich layers of oak, honeyed malt, subtle peat, and maritime notes, reflecting both age and provenance. Its rarity, exceptional age, and the heritage of Springbank make this bottling a prized treasure for collectors and whisky connoisseurs alike.
Category
Whisky
Country
Scotland
Campbeltown
Distillery
Springbank
Bottler
(distillery bottling)
Type
Single Malt Whisky
Strength
56,6%
cask strength
Volume
75cl.
Vintage
1966
Bottled
1999
Age
33 yo
Bottling series
Local Barley
Cask
Bourbon Oak Cask 1966 505
single cask
This whisky was bottled for Taiwan.
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