Springbank
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Springbank 12 Years Old Cask Strength Batch 11
Easy drinker, the ABV doesn’t really reveal itself though there is a dry powdery spice to this batch which probably masks any spirit heat. After the initial challenge to the palate the fruity, malty and slightly cocoa nature unravels to… Continue reading
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Springbank Open Day 2015
Rich and smooth but very very citrus zesty, an odd fruit tinge – wine cask? (tasted blind) 87/100 Continue reading
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SMWS 27.108 A savoury experience!
Although there was a lot to like in the flavours of this Springbank expression from SMWS, I found it a little too rough around the edges for my liking. Too vinegary on the nose and too much liquorice presentation on… Continue reading
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Springbank 18 Years Old
A little spicier than the beloved (of us) Springbank 15 Years Old. A touch of pepper and Aniseed in the 18yo and too much oak influence perhaps found us enjoying this one a fraction less than the 15yo but it… Continue reading
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Springbank 9 Years Old 2004 Gaja Barolo
Nicely balanced between the character of the Springbank spirit and Cask maturation. Enough fruit to liven this on up without becoming overpowering and in some aspects adds a distraction from the dirty peaty and slightly coastal nature of Springbank though… Continue reading
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Springbank 17 Years Old Sherry Wood
A classic Springbank expression with pure sherry maturation using a high proportion of Oloroso casks, perfectly drinkable at 52.3% ABV. Dark fruits and masses of cocoa and tannins beautifully balance that dirty, oily and earthy peat smoke. If anything the… Continue reading
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Springbank 12 Years Old Green
Springbank Green 12 Years Old (46%, OB, 2015) Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £60 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say On Monday 17th November 2014, we released two special new bottlings. Firstly we have the Springbank Green. This… Continue reading
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SMWS 27.107 To the manor born
Springbank 16 Years Old 1998 27.107 To the manor born (56%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Gorda, 775 Bottles, 2014) Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky 56% ABV Score: 88/100 What they say: Thick, old fashioned vanilla ice cream, with tinned peaches, then… Continue reading
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Springbank 16 Years Old Madeira Cask
Springbank 16 Years Old Madeira Cask 56% (J & A Mitchell) Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky 56% ABV, £160 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: A 16 year old Campbeltown single malt Scotch whisky which spent 10 years in… Continue reading
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Springbank 12 Years Old Cask Strength Batch 6
Springbank 12 Years Old Cask Strength Batch 6 50.3% (J & A Mitchell) Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky 50.3% ABV, £47 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Springbank 12 Year Old cask strength 70cl 50.3%ABV Matured: 60% fresh sherry hogsheads… Continue reading
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