Springbank 1963 Black Label

Springbank 20 Year Old 1992 Private Cask

This is a somewhat older release of a private cask Springbank – at cask strength, of course – with a rather special label, designed by artist Emma Dunbar. Apart from the fact that it’s a single cask that was put to sleep in 1992 and bottled in 2012, not much information was found. Hence I have no idea what the SYN 20 on the label signifies. Well,...

Score 89/100

Springbank 10 Year Old

Campbeltown, and more importantly Springbank, expressions are always on top of my love list. They have an allure which I can't explain and I love the fact that simply by being creative they can create different spirits from essentially the same equipment. The Springbank has the distinction of being distilled two and a half times (not two and not...

Score 88/100

Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof

Nose: We’re definitely in Campbeltown here : starting off with massive seaside brine and peat. Very coastal as can be expected. some leafy notes and also farmy ones. smoke and seaside spray a faint perfume of cucumbers. This is a big nose, pretty massive stuff. Palate: Wow. Powerful smoke and earthy peat on initial attack. Then briny turning...

Score 91/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength

This dram is a fantastic dram. It is hot and smoky. Nose: Slight edge of sherry. Smoke. Peat at the center. Gentle sweetness; vanilla and caramel. A hint of citrus. A touch of florals? Over all there is a lovely sweetness. Mouth: buttery (even with a few generous drops of water). Finish: hot. spicy, oaky, ginger, brine

Score 90/100