Springbank 1965 The Birds Sherry Cask #363 Moon Import

Springbank 14 Year Old 1998 Malts of Scotland

I have had the pleasure of tasting quite a few Springbank already, but as far as I know, this is the first single cask of this particular Campbeltowner that Malts of Scotland has bottled. It is a relatively young Springbank, from 1998. The nose is somewhat weird. Neither fish nor flesh. It wants to be sweet, but the dried fruits like prunes and...

Score 79/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength

After not keeping my word to OlJas about posting it straight after my Batch 5 review i finally post this review. Nose: Dense wood smoke (bark, heavy), a smoked-meat note and motor oil (2 stroke) greets you in a powerful manner. Pineapple sweet&sourness comes through with quince, grapefruit and coconut milk (with that sweet ripe sourness they...

Score 91/100

Springbank 1970/2007 37 Year Old The Secret Treasures

Springbank distillery was established in 1828 by the Reid family and is located on the southern Kintyre peninsula. In 1837 it was sold to John and William Mitchell, in-laws of the Reids, and in 1897 was incorporated as J. & A. Mitchell & Company Ltd who still are the owners. The distillery was closed on a number of occasions during its...

Score 88/100

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