Campbeltown · Est. 1828
Founded
1828
Region
Campbeltown
Expressions
Unpeated to Heavily Peated
About the Distillery
Springbank is the last distillery in Scotland to carry out the full production process on a single site — from malting the barley to bottling the spirit. Nestled on Longrow in the heart of Campbeltown, it produces three distinct characters under one roof: the lightly peated Springbank, the unpeated Hazelburn, and the heavily peated Longrow.
For independent bottlers, Springbank casks are among the most sought-after in Scotland. The distillery’s commitment to traditional methods — partial floor malting, direct-fired stills, minimal chill filtration — produces a spirit of uncommon depth and individuality. Every cask tells its own story.
Independent single cask selections
Three characteristics that define Springbank’s spirit
Drawn from Crosshill Loch, the water filters through ancient sandstone before reaching the distillery. Soft and mineral-rich, it imparts a clean, delicate sweetness that underpins every Springbank expression.
Campbeltown peat is distinct from Islay — lighter, more herbal, with a coastal salinity. Springbank uses it sparingly, creating a spectrum from Hazelburn’s zero peat to Longrow’s deeply smoky character.
The Kintyre peninsula is battered by Atlantic weather year-round. Salt-laden air permeates the warehouses, and the cool, humid conditions slow maturation — producing whiskies of remarkable depth and coastal character.