Springbank 1965 36 Year Old Local Barley

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 10 Year Old

This Springbank will start off my next 8 reviews of the whisky I was so fortunate to try at a Moscow Whisky Festival (2017). I am a big fan of the OB Springbank 10, and so I thought I'd try this special one to compare the two. Nose: you get that original Springbank character right away, but this time with more sweetness. Very balanced, gentle...

Score 95/100

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 18 Year Old

This is a distillery that really grew on me last year, with Springbank 15 being my favourite release from them so far. First try of the 18yo then... Nose: Quite light and grassy, but with lots of brine and a strong touch of peat. Sweet fruits underly it. Blackcurrant in particular and slightly reminiscent of boiled sweets. It doesn't mention on...

Score 94/100