Springbank 1966 Local Barley 51.8 75cl Cask 472 OB

Springbank 10 Year Old

The nose was quite a surprise when I first opened the bottle; a strange strawberry hint...afterward turning to dense, overripe fruit, creme, and barley. When it hits the palate, creme fruit is first and the peat and pepper swiftly follow. They don't pack too much of a punch, just enough to tell you they are main contenders. Grass and seaweed are...

Score 91/100

Springbank Local Barley 9

Yet another sample (3/5) most kindly sent from @Wierdo. I must confess that when I opened the little package this was the one that got me really excited. It's the fourth release of the Local Barley series and 'was made using optic barley from High Cattadale Farm, with the spirit matured in 80% bourbon casks and 20% sherry casks' (MoM). Well,...

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 15 Year Old

This whisky is all about spice and ginger notes. On the nose it is ginger biscuits and pear drops (acetone) althogh when it's been in the glass a while the pear drop note fades. On the palate their is gingerbread men, a hint of the apple strudel I picked up in the 12 year old and then the peat kicks in and you feel it in the back of your throat....

Score 93/100