Springbank 10 Year Old Bottled 1980s

Springbank 21 Year Old bottled 1990s

from a purchased sample Nose: Fresh and nice. There's a very nervous balance between the sweet barley and the sherry. Bright, acidic red apples, pears, melon, orange pith, and mirabelles. On the ex-bourbon side of the house, there's a clear dose of vanilla. The aromas are bright - even surprising for 46% - with waxy flowers, wine, pink grapes (if...

Score 90/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength

I've had a challenging time with this whisky. I decided quite early on I would review it for the site. But then every time I thought I had the flavour profile nailed down I would go back to it a few days later to confirm my flavour landmarks and the damned thing would taste different. When people say this isn't for beginners they are not joking....

Score 91/100

Springbank 10 Year Old

Nose, Taste, Finish and Balance are graded out of 2.5 each: Nose: Most intriguing. There is a strong waft of pears poached in red wine, however the underlying oak and spice balances it out perfectly. 2.0 Taste: It slides itself effortlessly over the tongue with silky elegance. There is an oily wave of rich fruit, once again counterpointed by the...

Score 80/100

Springbank 10 Year Old

I have heard many mixed reviews on this bottling, which in essence reflect its complexity. Every sip of every glass has presented something new to me so far. I highly recommend it.

Score 88/100