Springbank 12yr Cask Strength
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Distiller:
Springbank
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Bottler:
Springbank
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ABV:
56.5%
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Age:
12 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: WhiskyCast
- Excerpt: The finish is dry with lingering hints of smoke and brininess.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Whisky Advocate
- Excerpt: Viscous in the mouth, with cowsheds and soft peat smoke, plus spice, caramel, and a hint of sweet sherry. The no-holds-barred finish presents a big blast of smoke, root ginger, and freshly-dug peat.
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: A warming embrace, with lots of spices, but also oranges. Not for the faint-hearted, but very rewarding for those who dare.
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- Raided Score: 91
- Publication: whiskyfun
- Excerpt: it’s not utterly complex whisky, and it hasn’t got the 10’s unquestionable immediacy.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: This is an expression that is still managing to bring great quality to the table - and a delicious blend of sweet and smoky.
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Intro:
I originally reviewed this a long while ago, and want to give it some new attention since I got a sample in a trade again recently. This is a 12yr cask strength release from Springbank - you may also have experienced their distillate if you like Hazelburn or Longrow, although these are produced a bit differently.
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Nose:
Honey and sweet desserts - doughy barkery sweets. Toffee, fresh baked bread. Sherry fruits, though light, are present. Faint pepper. Smoke is very mild. The sherry is prominent.
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Taste:
Medium to thick mouthfeel with some heat, although it is fairly well restrained. Sweet with meon, sherry fruit and a good deal of vanilla + toffee. Pepper is in the mix and then it gets good. Lots of nice peppery smoke rolls in and balances the sweets nicely.
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Finish:
Medium length. No real heat here. Sweet and smoky. Good deal of faint sherry, rich toffee and nice peppery smoke.
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Overall:
This is an expression that is still managing to bring great quality to the table - and a delicious blend of sweet and smoky.
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Score:
7
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