Springbank 12 Year Old

Springbank Claret Wood

Rich scent steeped in creme fraiche, Longrow-ish caramel, mouse pelts, honey dew melon, along with a waft of sea air; In the mouth, a hint of smoke, along with clover, iron pan-roasted anaheim chile, cognac, leather, old books; finish is long and satisfying with more of the same, turning up into a sweet note at the end. A few drops of water...

Score 90/100

Springbank 19 Year Old single cask #482

This review is based on a sample, so first impressions only. Nose: Very earthy with a strong scent of asparagus, butter, dried fruit and motor oil! Body: Medium and oily. Palate: Earthly flavors mixed with citrus, coconut and very faint peat. Finish: Extremely long and warming with a strong tickling sensation on the tongue that lasts for...

Score 88/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength

This dram is a fantastic dram. It is hot and smoky. Nose: Slight edge of sherry. Smoke. Peat at the center. Gentle sweetness; vanilla and caramel. A hint of citrus. A touch of florals? Over all there is a lovely sweetness. Mouth: buttery (even with a few generous drops of water). Finish: hot. spicy, oaky, ginger, brine

Score 90/100

Springbank 13 Year Old for Milano Festival 2009

The Springbank I will be trying now is a single Fino Sherry Cask, bottled for the Milano whisky festival in 2009. It is a 13 Year Old, distilled in Juni 2006 and bottled in October 2009. The nose, which starts alcoholic, turns sweet on raisins, gingerbread and candid sugar. Some sour prunes and pipe tobacco, as well as some coffee. Light pepper....

Score 84/100