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Campbeltown distillery

Springbank Distillery

Springbank is an operating Campbeltown malt distillery whose production model differs markedly from many modern Scotch sites. The distillery states that it carries out the entire production process on site and floor-malts all of its own barley. It also produces three distinct malt styles from the same site: Springbank, Longrow and Hazelburn.

Springbank Distillery on Glebe Street in Campbeltown

History and development

Springbank’s current distillery buildings include structures dating to 1828 as well as buildings connected with other historical Campbeltown distilleries.

The site remains closely associated with traditional manual production methods. That matters because the heritage presentation describes processes that continue to operate rather than equipment preserved only for display.

Campbeltown once contained many more distilleries than it does today. Springbank is therefore important both as a working producer and as a surviving part of the town’s much larger whisky history.

Production context

Springbank states that it floor-malts 100% of the barley used for its own production. It also describes itself as completing 100% of the production process on site, with human involvement at every stage.

The distillery produces three malt identities from one site. Springbank, Longrow and Hazelburn use different production choices, including differences in peat use and distillation regime. This makes the site a useful demonstration of why one distillery location does not necessarily equal one spirit style.

Visiting the distillery

Springbank offers tours and tastings in Campbeltown. Its published opening hours and tour programme can change, so visitors should confirm the current schedule on the official website before travelling.

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Sources

Visitor information can change. Check the official distillery website before travelling.