Springbank Local Barley 2010 13 Year Old

Overview

Springbank continues to dominate the collectible whisky market with its ultra-limited Local Barley series. The 2010 13 Year Old release—bottled at cask strength and distilled from local Campbeltown barley—became a must-have for whisky investors and connoisseurs alike. Retailing around £105, it was a clean win for flippers who secured a bottle on launch.

How the Flip Worke

Retailers like Master of Malt, The Whisky Exchange, and Tyndrum Whisky listed stock briefly before instant sellouts.

Discord alerts helped members snipe live links during the launch rush.

Strong distillery rep and past resale history of the Local Barley line boosted market confidence.

Bottles listed on collector platforms and whisky auction houses quickly reached £240–£260.

Timeline: From Distillery to Drop

Release Announced

01/03/2024

Springbank confirms shipments to UK retailers for the 2010 Local Barley 13-year-old batch. Sources note the whisky was distilled in June 2010 and bottled in December 2023, with 8,400 bottles released.

Retail Listings Go Live

27/03/2024

Retailers like Master of Malt list the bottle at around £105; listings sell out extremely quickly. Early tasting reviews also surface at this time.

Secondary Listings Surge

01/04/2024

Auction results and online resale activity push prices past £230, with typical bids landing in the £260–270 range.

Resale Settles at Peak

01/05/2024

As limited stock remains, secondary market values stabilize near £250–270, with consistent demand across platforms.

Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Master of Malt

▶️ The Whisky Exchange

▶️ Tyndrum Whisky

Final Thoughts

A classic collector flip—Springbank’s Local Barley series continues to deliver. With consistent 2x returns and strong market trust, this drop showed once again why the distillery is one of the most flippable names in whisky.