Springbank 1974 20 Year Old

Springbank 2001 Rundlets & Kilderkins

The Rundlets and Kilderkins. A special bottling of the Springbank 10 year old which has been aged in 60-80L barrels (much smaller than Laphroaig quarter casks to put it in perspective) for added depth and flavour. While the quality of the whisky is ok unfortunately (in my opinion) the bottle is really really ugly, a full copper springbank emblem....

Score 77/100

Springbank 10 Year Old

Golden honey color. Pretty sweet nose. Hand made rope and rusty nails. Hay as well. It actually starts like a cotton candy but it instantly changed to charred oak and oily. Finish really leave behind ham juice and the mouthfeel is big and sticks around for a long time

Score 89/100

Springbank 1997 12 Year Old Claret Wood

This is a Springbank limited release, distilled in May of 1997. It was matured in refill bourbon barrels, then finished in fresh claret (Bordeaux) casks for 3 years and then another 2 years in re-charred casks (to smooth out the wine influence). Nose: immediately different. Rich, sirupy with a fresh, fruity side (redcurrant, raspberry, melon) but...

Score 88/100

Springbank 14 YO Bourbon Cask-matured Scotch

In the spring @Maddie and @Victor made a trip up to Collingwood. I’ve been lucky that between trips up north, Spirit of Toronto, and a trip down south, I’ve been able to visit with them every year since 2014. The friendship has enriched my life, and the whiskies associated with each visit have enriched my knowledge and experience. At this...

Score 89/100