Springbank 1974 29 Year Old cask #1777

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength

I bought my first Springbank, a 10 year old, a little over a year ago. I purchased it based on nought but its Internet reputation and a seal of approval from the inimitable Ralfy. I was not disappointed. It was, at that point, the most complex whisky I'd ever tasted, save perhaps an outstanding batch/bottle of Lagavulin 16. And the Springbank 10...

Score 92/100

Springbank 18 Year Old

The Springbank is part of my ongoing fascination with Campbeltown whiskies. For no particular reason I am just fascinated by this region. It's like having a love affair with someone difficult. You are crushed when they fail you but their triumphs fill you with delight. While this 18 year old does not exactly set the night on fire it is a beautiful...

Score 90/100

Springbank 2006 / 11 Year Old / Local Barley

This, launched in 2017, is the second of five annual "local barley" releases announced by Springbank in 2016. It comes after the first release, a 16-year old, that was brought to market in 2016. This second release was made with Bere barley from the Aros farm in Campbeltown and was entirely aged in ex-bourbon casks. The nose starts on a...

Score 87/100

Springbank 14 Year Old 2002 Bourbon Wood

In 2004 a 12 years old Springbank – distilled in 1991 – was launched in a so-called Wood Expressions series. For that particular release, you’ll fork over 300 to 400 EUR today. But in 2017 Springbank launched a new bourbon wood expression – albeit distilled in 2002 and thus 14 years old when bottled – which can still be found. There were 9.000...

Score 86/100