Springbank 1989 14 Year Old Port Wood

Springbank 1997 12 Year Old Claret Wood

My last whisky review was of the Springbank 11 yr old Madeira Wood Cask Strength that I'd recently tried with my wife, brother and sister in law. We'd go to Helvetica, the local whisky bar, to try some new whiskies. Specifically in my case some new Campbeltown whiskies. Not having tried a decent selection of Campbeltown whiskies I was keen to...

Score 89/100

Springbank 15 Year Old

Well, well, well this one is quite the chameleon (hence the dubious title) and considering it's been open nigh on six months I feel it should have settled down and opened up by now, if it was ever going to. I hear that the sherry to bourbon casks may vary with the 15, with some suggesting this more recent bottle (c2018/19) is 100% sherry matured....

Score 86/100

Springbank 10 Year Old

I like the fact Springbank in not chill filtered and doesn't contain artificial colouring. Nose: seaweed, sea air, mineral, oranges. Palate: oily mouthfeel, peaty (but not as powerfull as some Islayers), salty, slightly fruity. Finish is smoky, waxy and long. Very well-balanced.

Score 87/100

Springbank 28 Year Old 1975 Chieftain's for Schotse Dagen

The Scottish Days (Schotse Dagen) in Belgium are a well-known event for Flemish lovers of the nectar. In 2003, this Springbank from 1975 was bottled for this festival, by Ian MacLeod, under their Chieftain’s banner. By the way: is is my oldest Springbank to date. What a surprisingly sweet nose. Peelings from Granny Smith apples, oranges, mango and...

Score 89/100