Springbank 30 Year Old Milroy's

Springbank Green 12 Year Old / Bourbon Cask

In 2014 Springbank released 2 malts that were distilled from organic barley. However – contrary to some other distilleries – Springbank did not get the certifications to put ‘organic’ on their labels, so they chose for ‘Green’. The first is a 12 Year Old, matured 100% on bourbon casks. The second is a 13 Year Old on sherry casks. I will try the...

Score 86/100

Springbank 1997 2nd Batch

Description: a 10yo, 1997 vintage edition from 2008, bottled at cask strength, waxy texture in the glass and fruity at first glance. Nose: a mixed floral/fruity nose, main notes of barley, gooseberry, citrus, lavender and shoe polish, with a touch of mint (with water added: a more mineral bouquet, where the berry’s savor becomes more prominent,...

Score 87/100

Springbank 10 Year Old 2006 Duty Paid Sample

My buddy Anthony brought back this gem from Springbank. A duty paid sample at 57.3% from a first fill sherry hogshead. I guess I’m in for a treat. Some weird nose on baby sick, matchsticks, pickles (!) and dark fruit like figs. That is upholstered with some candied sugar, but also some varnish and cherry liqueur. Very amusing, but not very easy....

Score 86/100

Springbank Campbeltown Loch

Campbeltown Loch is marketed by J & A Mitchell. They are also the owners of the Springbank and Glengyle distilleries. Insiders say this affordable blend is created with the single malts Springbank and Longrow with grain from Girvan in the Lowlands (which in turn is owned by William Grants & Son, who also own Glenfiddich, Balvenie and...

Score 78/100