Springbank 15 Year Old Black Label

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength

I bought my first Springbank, a 10 year old, a little over a year ago. I purchased it based on nought but its Internet reputation and a seal of approval from the inimitable Ralfy. I was not disappointed. It was, at that point, the most complex whisky I'd ever tasted, save perhaps an outstanding batch/bottle of Lagavulin 16. And the Springbank 10...

Score 92/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength

Thanks to the continued generosity of @wierdo, I am able to sample and enjoy what has become somewhat of a unicorn malt of late - a Springbank 12 cask strength! This is batch 19 (2019), bottled at 57.1% and is composed of 65% Bourbon and 35% Sherry Casks. Shall we begin? Neat: Nose - quite bready and orangey with a little peat, putty and barley...

Score 89/100

Springbank 10 Year Old

I usually try to introduce myself to a new brand/distillery via a signature expression, and this, my first Springbank, left a fine first impression. It's a popular, much-reviewed whisky, so I'll just offer a few random thoughts of my own: -It's the mildest 46% ABV whisky I've ever tried. Very soft (but complex), with no booze-y tickle on the nose...

Score 89/100

Springbank 15 Year Old

Nose: Oak, citrus, dark suger, caramel and candy sweets Taste: Lively and spicy. citrus and lemon, bubbly and butter. Some fudge. Light summer flowers and at the same time malt and soil. Summary: A really really nice dram, love it. It really like the "hand-made" feeling to it. A great long finish that want me to go to Campbeltown and...

Score 82/100