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Springbank 10 Amontillado вызывает полярные мнения: одни находят его богатым, сладким и фруктовым с дымом и морскими нотами, другие — резким, вяжущим и слишком зависимым от бочки. Часть дегустаторов считает, что характер Springbank уступает влиянию Амонтильядо, а вода помогает не всем.
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В отзывах виски описывают как заметно сладкий и фруктовый, с влиянием выдержки в Амонтильядо: спелые ягоды, сливы, инжир, изюм, шоколад, кофе, орехи, карамель, а также морские и дымные ноты. В нос и вкус также называют тоффи, тёмные ягоды, кожу, табак, специи, соль и минеральность, иногда с серными, пластиковыми или вяжущими нотами. Часть рецензентов отмечает, что фирменный характер Springbank (йод, минеральность, дым) сохраняется, но нередко уступает влиянию бочки Amontillado, из-за чего виски кажется не типичным для Springbank, агрессивным или «скучным». Мнения о серии Sherry Wood расходятся: одни называют этот релиз лучшим и наиболее сбалансированным, другие — самым слабым из четырёх.
Положительные оценки говорят о богатстве, структуре, питкости, кремовости и «фермерской»/грязноватой ноте, а также о сбалансированном, мягком профиле с шоколадом и тёмными фруктами. Критика касается резкости, вяжущей текстуры, дисбаланса, простоты и «не стоящего хайпа»; некоторые прямо называют релиз слишком линейным или «сладким» для Амонтильядо, а кому-то он быстро надоедает. Несколько отзывов указывают, что вкус раскрывается только после времени в бокале или добавления воды, при этом другие отмечают, что вода ухудшает вкус; добавление воды также описывают как смягчающее резкость и усиливающее сладость и дымность. Цена на вторичном рынке воспринимается как завышенная относительно качества, звучат сомнения в её оправданности по сравнению со стандартным 12-летним cask strength.
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нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Powerful but also little bit unbalanced, spicy and spirity - the trend is going down with the special 10yo editions - the first one, px, was still the best
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| Нос | 86 | Spices, pepper, dark berries, raisins, cherry, nutty, tobacco, caramel, hint of leather, dried fruits, whiff of vinegar, little woody, seabreeze, little salty |
| Вкус | 87 | Punchy, oily, tobacco, pepper, dark honey, subtle sweetness, hint of leather, toffee, nuts, raisins, dark berries again, spices, little astringent, woody |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium long, burning, spices, pepper, ginger, woody, leather |
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Amber color. Oily structure.
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| Нос | 89 | Nuttiness. Hazelnuts. Nutella. Nougat. Milk chocolate. Light saltiness. Some dark berries. Blackberries. Underneath salt. Minerality. Blueberries. A dash of spice. There's a touch of smoke on the second nose. |
| Вкус | 88 | Light sweetness. A lot of saltiness. Minerality. Citrus. Hazelnuts. Nutella. Nougat. Grilled lemons. A pinch of spice. Ginger. There is oiliness. On the second sip, yellow fruits come out. Peaches. Oranges. |
| Финиш | 88 | Big nuttiness. Lots of salt. Minerality. Hazelnuts. A pinch of spices. Dessert chocolate. Cocoa, but sweeter. After the second sip, a heavily burnt barrel comes through. A bit of smoke. Quite a long finish. |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
I really like this version. Sweet, with coffee, advocaat, cherries, red currant, and at the same time gently and pleasantly warming. I want to drink it.
нос 86 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
5 years in ex-bourbon refill and another 5 in fresh Amontillado Hogsheads Beyond the hype and secondary market prices, this is a magnificent whisky. Intense, complex, and very well structured. Hats off Springbank!!!
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
I love springbank but i am Not the biggest Fan of those 10yo cask Exploration stuff. All of them had too much cask influence and were Not good balanced. The Same happened with this one, getting the cask in the Driver Seat and burries a Lot of the springbank Charakter. Sometimes you get the Image of the typical peaches but the Smoke ist hidden - gets boring very fast...
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
22+22.5+22+22
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| Нос | 86 | Dry, dusty and dirty. Grapefruit, nuts, cherries, raisins, sea salt, burnt pastries, smoked ham and coffee. |
| Вкус | 87 | Dark, strong, oily and spicy. Roasted nuts, pickled cherries, tobacco, leather, white pepper, smoked ham and bitter oak. |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium-long, dry, warming and pleasantly spicy. Continues with cherries, a touch of funk, leather and strong coffee. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Another delicious treat from Springbank. Tried in Lucerne on March 25th.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
The 3rd Sherry Wood in the series, well below the other two in my opinion with an alcohol level that is not at all controlled, and too many major flaws, it's a shame, we feel that it wasn't missing much to make it really nice.
Tried it blind after recent Kilkerran 8 Bourbon Cask and latest Springer 15 (24/25). So my unbiased impression was: decent with some power, but lacking depth and complexity. Again, solid whisky, but surely a collectors' item at 200-300 EUR in my opinon. Would prefer 2 bottles of 12 cs any time, and a good batch of regular 10 can hand down compete in depth and complexity, just not power.
Best, most balanced of this new sherry wood series so far.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Another Springbank from the Sherry Wood series, this time after five years of refill bourbon, matured for a further five years in fresh Amontillado hogsheads made of American oak. glen-efze.de
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Amontillado bottlings are not always successful, as this type of sherry cask places high demands on the distillate. But Springbank succeeds in doing this excellently. Wonderful sweetness and meatiness, velvety astringency, plus fine woodiness and distant hints of coastal nuances. The distillate holds its own despite the dominance of the Amontillado influence, which is the case with very few distillates these days. Incredibly drinkable despite 55%. Once again flawless and really successful. Unbeatable price-performance ratio. Please open and drink!!!
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Like a very rich dish that I always look forward to eating, but once I'm finished I'm happy not to cook it for at least several months.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Springbank 10 yro Amontillado Sherry Cask Nose & Palate:New sherry cask’s slight sulfur overpowers the malt; plastic-like finish. Score: 83 [Recommend to Try]
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
For those who buy the whole bottle and find it a bit too rough without adding water, you can try adding water gradually. Of course, the price on the secondary market is still clearly inflated. Reference price (based on rating): CNY 2080
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| Нос | 89 | The aroma is more sweet and toffee-like, with a touch of milk candy, and the sourness of fresh wood has almost disappeared. |
| Вкус | 88 | When tasting, the alcoholic sensation weakens in the later stages, the sweetness becomes more pronounced, the fresh woodiness disappears, and the astringency becomes slightly milder. |
| Финиш | 88 | The sourness and astringency diminish in the finish, while the sweetness and smokiness become more pronounced. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Campbeltown and Amontillado, 23Nov2025: Glen Scotia 12yo Seasonal Release 2022 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/219523/glen-scotia-12-year-old 86- Springbank 10yo OB 2013 Palo Cortado https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/244838/springbank-10-year-old 88+ Springbank 10yo OB 2014 Amontillado https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/262473/springbank-10-year-old 88- Springbank 13yo DPS 2012 Oloroso, Amontillado finish https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/282219/springbank-2012 88+
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нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
This was a sample courtesy of Peatbogger. Another great Springbank. They just keep on coming and I'll drink to that.
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| Нос | 88 | The Springbank signature funk is there just to let you know. Dry roasted nuts mixed with Worcestershire sauce crisps in the same bag. A favourite of mine in the pub back in the day. Wood treated with Danish Oil. Lots of spice as well as silage. With a few drops of water it opens up really well. Nothing new just more in your face. |
| Вкус | 91 | This is another Springbank delight. Everything seems to be tight and I mean that in the best sense. It's not a complex dram but what it has is almost regimental. This hits the spot for me. With water it adds a couple of more points. |
| Финиш | 89 | This isn't falling at the last hurdle and the Springbank funk brings it home. With water the funk and spice are a photo finish. |
Unfortunately unbalanced. Experimental but out of tune, the whisky is aggressive. Price performance: Medium. Would I buy it again?: Unfortunately I don't think so.
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| Нос | 89 | Thick, toffee, earthy, play dough, almond butter, light apricot, hazelnut butter, nougat, peanut, honey. |
| Вкус | 87 | Quite sweet, slightly menthol, slightly closed, full-bodied, slightly burning, nougat again, slightly tannic. When diluted, honeycomb, boool spice, black pepper, cinnamon, oak. Unbalanced |
| Финиш | 85 | Burning, tiring, intense, nutty, almost anesthetic, not much to add even with water. |
Quick tasting at InterWhisky in Wiesbaden. Dessert, young
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Quick tasting at the Goodwine bar. Liked it. Balanced. Good strength to emphasize the sherry notes. 22.5-22-21.5-22
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Rich nose of mainly blood orange. Some nuts in the distance. Mouth, tobacco, tannin. Orange peel. A little astringent at times. Finish, a little leather, slightly smoky and ashy.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
It's always difficult to rate a whisky when you open the bottle. My first impression is that the whisky is well marked by the two bourbon and amontillado casks. Notes of bourbon with soft caramel, fudge, vanilla and in the amontillado a rancio, cigar box, hazelnut side. Spices galore: pepper, nutmeg, ginger! The distillate is certainly a little faded but a fine and delicate smoky texture accompanies us until the end. New tasting to follow. In any case, the first impression is very good. 88/100
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 89
Aroma: heavy, robust, distinctive, spicy whisky - to some it may even remind you of cognac (it has a grilled meat profile) Taste: at first there is a distinct intense woodiness, old wood, Sherry, sweet spices, some minerality - overall but sweet, nutty, Toffee, barbecue sauce, a little lavender - a hint of saltiness at the end - meaty profile
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Overall: It has some advantages, but its disadvantages are also obvious. It is not harmonious enough, and there are some flavors that I don't like. Reference price (based on rating): CNY 2080
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| Нос | 89 | It has a very weak alcohol content, a very open aroma, and fresh, juicy sweet and sour red and black berries, some acidity similar to lime and fresh wood, a small amount of chocolate toffee, honey, rock sugar, and a small amount of pepper and spices. |
| Вкус | 87 | The initial alcohol content is well-controlled, very sweet, almost cloying, with almost dried-out sweet berries, apricots, and oranges. The mid-palate incorporates orange peel oil, grape skins and stems, new wood, pepper, slightly bitter dried spices and fresh herbs, finger limes, and grapefruit. The alcohol content intensifies in the later stages. |
| Финиш | 87 | Berry jam, some tobacco and ash, dried herbs, orange and lemon peel, a touch of saltiness. A noticeable tannin astringency lingers in the finish, but bitterness is minimal. Moderate intensity, relatively long duration. |
Quick hit review. Of the four sherry wood expressions released so far, the Amontillado seems to have the lowest average rating. I have a sneaking suspicion why that is - it is a rather dry single malt. Aromatic, floral and very intriguing, the nose opens up with orange zest, brown sugar and hints of prunes. Bonfire ashes, smoked bacon and exotic wood spices chime in. The intense and drying arrival develops with pink grapefruit, sea salt and a touch of menthol. Again, quite dry, and with subtle layers of peatiness. Bitter lemon, grapes and lingering ash remain in the mildly astringent finish. A very decent Springbank, but certainly not my preferred style of malt. RATING: 3.9/5.0 stars ≙ 86 pts → FIRST-CLASS [-]
Tasted at the weekend in the washback bar, line up with the new LR18, SB12, KK HP Batch 11 The weakest of the four
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
The third bottling in Springbank's five-part "Sherry Series" once again delves deeply into the influences of the sherry cask types. For the Amontillado version, the new make was first matured for five years in ex-bourbon casks before being stored for a further five years in fresh Amontillado sherry casks. The nose reveals dried fruit, roasted nuts and an earthy touch, underlined by cherry, blood orange and a hint of salty spray. On the palate it is smooth, creamy and almost drinkable - for 55% alcohol. Savory nuances such as smoked meat and cedar wood combine with sweet molasses and vanilla, accompanied by a noticeable tannin structure. The finish is dry and long-lasting, with light peat notes, wood, apricots, dried herbs and salty-nutty elements that perfectly combine the typical Campbeltown character with the sweet depth of the sherry. The unmistakable Springbank funk is particularly evident in the finish, which confidently holds its own against the powerful influences of the Andalusian Amontillado cask. Another unique dram in a very cool series. More notes and reviews on Facebook: #Maltkanzlei
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
Between the off-centered strength and the overpowering character of the finishing casks, Springbank's character struggles to emerge, producing a messy and far from memorable dram that requires the addition of water to regain balance and pleasantness. Pity.
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| Нос | 84 | The nose is an explosion of red fruits (gooseberry, redcurrant, wild strawberry, raspberry) and pink grapefruit, gradually softened by orange marmalade (in the form of Jaffa cakes), rosolio, pistachio and a distinctly mineral, earthy note. This is followed by notes of tobacco, leather, musty wood and sea breeze. Sharp. With the addition of water, it becomes softer, giving way to notes of cocoa, ripe cherries and coffee. |
| Вкус | 80 | On the palate, the sour and red soul of the nose returns with a vengeance, also embodied by blood orange, with chilli pepper, ginger and a hint of rhubarb. An unpleasant alcoholic sting accompanies nuts (pistachio, walnuts), chocolate, liquorice root, cigar tobacco, plenty of tannins and, finally, damp loam and salt. Water brings out the smoke of a fireplace. |
| Финиш | 81 | Smoke that persists in the medium-long finish, always accompanied by red notes with a distinct iodised saltiness, nuts, chocolate, coffee, tobacco leaves and leather. |
COLOR: light amber (OFS, NKG) - a very good single malt from Springbank, I think a bit better than the standard 15 years (but unfortunately I couldn't compare directly) but from the "SHERRY series" behind the PX & PC [P/L] for 250 - 300€ too expensive for me for the quality
86-90 – Wow, really good one, need a bottle
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| Нос | 86 | Not too intense. The barrel is noticeable, but combines very well with the distillate. |
| Вкус | 85 | Strong, with fruits hidden behind it. |
| Финиш | 87 | Pleasant finish. Nice dirty fruitiness. Long. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Nutty milk chocolate, milk tea, damp earth, mild ginger, old wood, grass, dark fruits, brown sugar, burning hearth, caramel, peppercorns, sweet pastry dough, tobacco, leather, butter. Very interesting, very tasty.
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
Give it a few minutes in the glass, then it will open up nicely in the nose.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Compared to Springbank 14 Bourbon Wood, the 10 CS is noticeably more pleasant and immediately appealing when first opened. I gave this one a very high rating right from the start; it tastes wonderful!
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| Нос | 88 | Freshly opened: salted cream, vanilla, structure, light dried fruit, a touch of smoke. After 40 minutes of resting in the cup: salted cream, peppermint oil, spices, dark dried fruit. This one is definitely more intense and flavorful; perhaps I shouldn't be comparing these two? The overall direction and shape of the container are quite different, which makes the lighter bourbon container seem to lose out in the final comparison. |
| Вкус | 88 | Upon opening: firm, oily, and highly sweet, with notes of orange, cream, vanilla, and a slightly cloudy, full-bodied flavor reminiscent of cloud top wine. It also has a hint of malt and abundant fruit flavors, making it very pleasant. After 40 minutes of resting in the cup: it becomes quite salty, the sweetness increases, more coffee flavors emerge, along with creamy chocolate, some dark fruity notes, and a bitter aroma at the bottom (more interesting, but the pressure also increases). |
| Финиш | 87 | Freshly opened: Medium-long aroma, coffee, dried fruit, smoke at the bottom; after 40 minutes of aeration: Long, slightly bitter (chocolate or coffee), with a hint of dark fruit. |
It is different than the other wood editions. I like that. It’s interesting. Not so typical Springbank, but definitely with the quality of one.
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| Нос | 89 | There’s a campfire here, but it’s a bit faint. And the Springbank farmyard is over in the distance. It comes closer with time in the glass. Smoked ham, dry and peppery. |
| Вкус | 91 | Peppery and drying arrival. Chocolate and nuts. The drying sensation slowly gives way to much more sweetness. Water softens the initial spice and brings on the sweetness earlier. |
| Финиш | 90 | I like strong coffee and dark chocolate. This has both and with the same type of drying feel. Light saltiness. And it is long lasting. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Quite a nice finish, smooth and tasty! At first I wasn't impressed, but you have to give it time and be patient, and you will be happy) 22 22 21 22 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Not worth the hype. Not great. Good nose. taste is plain. Not as good as the PC
Tasted this one after a 15yo Green Thistle - if that ever goes well... :) It's good, has enough steam. And enough present aromas at 55%. Very good bottling, although not worth the crazy secondary market prices based on taste alone. But we're talking about Springbank...
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| Нос | 89 | Like its two predecessors, the nose initially has a very sherry-heavy aroma. Then, a generous portion of warm Easter fire smoke emerges, interwoven with lime, salt, and citrus. Typical Springbank. The distillate can also withstand intensive cask aging. Beautiful. |
| Вкус | 88 | The 55% alcohol is noticeable and somewhat harsh. Beautiful, intense red fruit notes dominate the spices and smoke. A slight saltiness develops later on the palate. |
| Финиш | 87 | Finishes with dry, salty Springbank smoke. Quite long |
Five years in a refill bourbon gave a great base, it turned out great (only ten years for a minute) - The nose immediately gives off minerality, the signature farm note is more reminiscent of the smell of a well-kept stable, then a dense, rich caramel aroma, which smoothly transitions into a mixture of allspice with a distinct sherry texture (89) - The taste is bright and dense, the strength is slightly felt, but quite comfortable, the same farmhouse, slightly dirty note, turning into sweet and creamy sherry, closer to the finish, bright sea salt stands out (90) - The finish is bright, although it fades quite quickly, but not bad (89)
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
My review here: https://longpouramour.com/springbank-amontillado/ "A Springbank you will find yourself returning to every few minutes, to see what new aroma and taste you can discover. Red fruits, typical Springbank minerals, good balance. This series has yet to disappoint me."
2025-10-07
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| Нос | 93 | Liquorice, leather, caramelized onions, salty sea air, spice blend of cinnamon, gingerbread, marjoram and saffron, plum jam, dry sweetness, Angostura |
| Вкус | 90 | Creamy, almost waxy, saltiness, dark chocolate, wet forest floor, coffee bean, dried plums |
| Финиш | 87 | Intense, pleasant light bitterness, also some fresh wood, light beautiful sulphur moment in the finish, but does not last as long as initially expected |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Good!
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
meh als those 10y special bottlings are way too hyped. all of those are not bad but nothing special as well. would not recommend or buy. secondarys are crazy. nn even for msrp
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
It's certainly not bad but it's one of those drams that you grow tired of very quickly, and it's difficult to describe why. I guess it just feels sharp on arrival and fairly drying in the finish. Apart from that: yes, it's clean, and yes - the Springbak character is there but not in abundance. The 12 CS is a much better option here IMO.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
dirty, leather, dark fruits, nuts, almond, tobacco, raisins, cinnamon, oak, red fruits, pepper, nutmeg, quite sweet and simple, not bad not great
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нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Surprised! I really liked this. The palate is superb. The balance of peat, cream, nuttiness, fruit and mocha is superb! N: Caramel. Hazelnuts. Cut Apples. Mocha. Stewed Banana. Stewed Apples. Pepper. Cooked Apricots Drizzled in Honey. Oily, Engine-led Peat in Background. P: Sweet Sherry. Chocolate. Dried Fruit. Nuts. Cream. Nougat. Tart Apple. Relaxed Peat. Gentle Wood. F: Slightly Dry. Chocolate. Peat. Nutty. Creamy. Wood. Tannic. Medium.
Doesn't worth secondary market for me, but for RRP would like to have a bottle just to play with it... Nose is nice but palate, just disappointment Drop of water is welcome
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| Нос | 90 | polished, cleaning solution, dunnage, rotten fruit, tea biscuit, peach ice tea, burnt plastic, sweet, berry fruits, honey, viny, walnuts, marmalade |
| Вкус | 82 | Burning, too wild, even some off notes figs, dried fruits, ash, light smoke, some plastic, sea shore Really needs a drop of water |
| Финиш | 84 | Mouth watering, light smoke, vanilla, caramel, herbal, sea breeze, nougat, alcohol |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Tasted from a Glencairn glass. Tasted neat! After the Fino, I like the Springbank Amontillado best. It's not overly complex and quite dry, but still very drinkable and has a certain maritime quality that the other Springbank sherry wood bottlings don't quite have.
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| Нос | 87 | On the nose I get a very maritime note, some fresh grass, a subtle, sweet, nutty chocolate, mint and something slightly dirty. The alcohol is perfectly integrated. |
| Вкус | 87 | Slightly dry on the palate, followed by something dirty, hazelnut-nougat chocolate, forest honey, strawberries. The alcohol is well integrated. |
| Финиш | 86 | The finish is relatively long. Very dry towards the end, with some forest honey and a slight hint of dirt. |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Worth it if you paid the MSRP. Not worth the hype though
Premium Lunchables in the Dunnage This worked quite a bit better than I expected! I have probably had more misses than hits from amontillado casks, and big cask-driven profiles are rarely to my taste. Yet, I thought this struck a beautiful balance between the core fruits and a savory meaty quality lingering around the edges. It was a touch woody for my taste and fairly tannic with a drying quality to the finish, but never offensively so. I wished a bit more of the meatiness on the nose came through on the palate with had more of the sweet fruits and woods taking center stage. Overall, not my jam, but still quite lovely.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Springbank + Amontillado that fits!
нос 88 · вкус 92 · финиш 90
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
N: Toffe, almond and honey. Maybe some glue but not bad at all. T: Chocolate, raspberries and pepper. Little dryness on the finish. W+: Vanilla and the body is balanced. Round and nice when spiciness is decreased
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
S 7.5 Was expecting something much drier but turned out to be a sugary fruit juice with classic Springbank funk.
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| Нос | 85 | Green tea leaves. Sugary fruits - yellow peaches, apricots, poached pears, sultana. Autumn foil. The spices are hidden behind the sweetness. Fresh ginger, cardamom, lemongrass. A hint of lemon hand soap. Toasted nuts. Coastal smoke from a distance. Dusty wall paint. |
| Вкус | 87 | A cleaner style of SB 12 cask strength while still being mouthcoating. Juicy fruits that’s echoing the nose. Sugar cane. Earthy peat dipped in sea water. Dark roasted coffee beans. Blackcurrant. Toasted oak. |
| Финиш | 85 | Mid finish, slowly drying. The fruits is fading leaving a rather sugary note. Dry hay. Dried oak. A touch of ash. |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Dry
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
The five years in Amontillado casks have left their mark. While it's still restrained on the nose (let it breathe!), the trap closes on the palate, becoming distinctly fruity and sweet. It's still very clear that this is a Springbank, just a rather sweet one. I immediately verified that this is indeed the case with a small dram of 12 CS #27 (60% bourbon / 35% sherry / 5% rum): Oh yes, there's quite a difference.
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| Нос | 89 | It's really worth giving it time in the glass. Initially reserved, the more oxygenated the wine, the more Springbank-like it becomes: damp pebbles, salty sea spray, leaves, leather, along with juicy plums, figs, raisins, and spices from chervil and marjoram, the maritime impression becoming increasingly stronger. |
| Вкус | 88 | Unlike the nose, the five years of aging in Amontillado casks really comes through here, and it's quite sweet, at least at first. Overripe grapes, blackberries, strawberry jam, cherries, sugar beet syrup, salty licorice, marzipan bread, nougat, and grated almonds. The 55% alcohol doesn't feel too strong. |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium-long finish, still hardly any wood, still sweet berries, here also a distinct smoky note. |
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 86
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| Нос | 90 | Walnut cake, oranges, brown sugar, peaches, cherrie blossom, smoked ham and grapefruit |
| Вкус | 92 | Ginger, strawberries, peppermint, gooseberries, brasil nuts, dark chocolate, roasted chestnuts and white pepper |
| Финиш | 91 | Passion fruit, pineapple, litchi, pomegranate, liquorice, roasted coffee beans and nut cake |
Dry, young sherry. Rather choose to buy a 12CS.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Warm, rich, and woody sherry, licorice and greengage plum jam, dried figs, molasses, melting caramel, a coastal freshness that lends a beautiful breadth, dates, a campfire with a light, sticky, smoky, charcoal note, black grape, bacon. On the palate, it's silky, with lychees, Turkish delight, powerful spices, nutmeg, black pepper, vanilla and red fruit jelly, and a touch of honey. The finish is intense yet long, with toasted wood, chocolate toffee, coffee grounds, a few currants, herbaceous notes, parsley, thistle, mint leaf, and roots. What I liked about this one is that it retains some of the Springbank DNA, with welcome iodine notes, and a robust body. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/07/springbank-2014-amontillado-cask.html
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For all the flippers around: Price of this is around 150€. Ciao!
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
got over 90 with time, really nice improvement
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| Нос | 88 | Quite fruity on the nose, with bright summer fruits, and a noticeable alcohol presence. Slightly grainy, citrusy. The nose is appealing. |
| Вкус | 86 | Here too, quite sweet fruitiness, a bit grassy, light springbank funk, alcohol pushes quite strongly. |
| Финиш | 85 | There's a hint of bitterness from the wood towards the end, but more towards fresh wood. Solid, but nothing more. |
Aroma: dark berries, blueberries, bilberries, raisins, milk chocolate, a little nutty, cream, orange, earthy notes 87.5 Taste: intense, thick, strong, spicy, oak, tobacco, raisins, spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, dried ginger, dark chocolate, nuts, a lot of oak, a little red berries 87 Finish: tart, chocolate with raisins, a lot of spices, leather, oak 86.5
Springbank Tasting Comparison of modern day and older vintage Springbank Springbank 10 Amontillado WB262473 - 86 Goodness me, it’s a good whisky but the Amontillado has done it no favours at all. Its removed all distillery features outside its mineral, maritime character and to be honest it is disappointing and very linear. Springbank Local Barley 08 yr old 24/279 WB266696 - 88 Quite a grassy, slightly maritime, honeyed, slightly farmy and distillate forward whisky. Good mouthfeel but all round lacks in complexity. I have just compared this with 1989 SMWS 27.42 8 yr old and a 1960’s Springbank Cadenhead 12. It cannot compete. Very good nonetheless. Springbank 12yr old Cadenhead 1960’s WB128633 - 92 Nose Honey, mineral funk, green grass, lemonade, lemon barley sugar cordial, underripe fresh yellow fruits, lemon squash, pink cordial, grapefruit, coastal Palate Fresh, oily, early hint of earthy peat, farmyard, great mouthfeel, spiced yellow fruits, weak lemon barley sugar cordial, after time in the glass these has got some interesting tropicality. Finish Salty, funky, hint of peat, citrus fresh, Getting a window into the DNA of 60’s Springbank is very informative. It has a nuance, fruitiness, delicacy and complexity I have not experienced in modern day Springbank which seems heavier on the funk and peat. The tropicality present reminds me of my favourite 2 Springbanks I’ve tried. Whiskylands #15 & 19. Springbank 08 yr old SWMS 1989 27.42 WB58001 - 91 Nose Heavy, tarry rope, oily, mechanical, peat, salt, fresh orange, hint of sulphur and farmyard Palate Oily, boisterous, funky, salty, rich, dark fruits, some fresh bright fruits Finish Oily, coastal, maritime salt, lovely wave of peat smoke Gee, I really really like this. Brilliant. Springbank 12 Cask Strength Batch 27 WB277950 -88 Springbank 26 years, 1998, Whiskyland #1 WB259300 Nose Healthy dose of cranberries, raisins, pink lady apples and goji berries. Red fruits galore. Hint of maritime mineral funk. Some leather and tobacco. Palate Immediately good weight, lovely dried fruits develop, some more fresh red fruits but only a glimpse, hint of chilli spice and maritime notes follow, some lovely twiggy peat Finish Drying, mineral, some chalkiness, salinity, moreish, hint of peat.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
RMB 880/bottle It's worth buying a bottle and drinking it slowly.
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| Нос | 88 | I'm very satisfied with the Springbank scent. |
| Вкус | 89 | Oily and plump |
| Финиш | 88 | long |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Springbank 10 Year Old Amontillado, SMSW, 55%. 30ml sample from The Spirits Embassy tasting pack, consumed Dec 2024. Dark amber. Aroma is quite light, vaguely orange - burnt orange cake, wet pebbles, faint aftershave note and browned apple but all of those things are very light and just suggestive. Subdued, toned down aroma. Body is lightly oily – fairly nice weight to it. Taste starts semi-sweet and quite relaxed, lightly toffee-ish, some literal woodiness drying things out a touch. The meaty/cheesy Springbank spirit character doesn’t really show up until the finish, and it’s quite light. The finish has some decent length to it, mostly led by the sherry flavours. Quite heavy on the cask influence, which is rarely my personal preference. I think you can tell that a cask wasn’t properly emptied before being filled with new make by the death of the aroma. But who knows, that’s just speculation. Whatever the situation, this is a decent but simplistic showing. 3.475/83 With 2.5ml of water into 25ml, I make the ABV close to 50%. Aroma slowly, slowly comes out of itself – some strawberry infused white chocolate maybe, and more of the minerally notes. Late on there's some memory of childhood cough medicine ... who knows what, maybe Benylin? Body is flatter, more watery. Taste has lost depth and richness, and maybe some of its complexity too. It’s not a better dram with water in my book.
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| Нос | 88 | sweet, mineral, but also quite sharp, lots of orange, dried fruit, sponge cake, spices, freshly ground pepper, sea breeze, unripe nuts, wood, |
| Вкус | 87 | sweet and sour, in addition to red fruits there is a lot of citrus, orange soda, a lot of spices, chili spice, tobacco, wood, nuts, raisins, caramel, honey |
| Финиш | 86 | medium, fruity, spicy, nuts, tobacco, a bit of leather, wood |
Springbank character is dominated by cask influence. There is some still there, but not much which is a pitty. PX and Palo Cortado were quite superior to this release.
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| Нос | 87 | Chocolate, coffee, mint, fudge, grilled lemon, sea breeze, sea minerality, vanilla, citrus, just a bit of leather, farmy dirtiness and peat smoke |
| Вкус | 88 | Fudge, candied orange, caramel, coffee, Springbank character is hidden in a very background giving whisky little bit more robust and deep character |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium - fudge, coffee, candied ginger, very light peat smoke and salty mineral sea air |
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For a still rather young whisky, this is quite good. I find this better than the 5 yo Society bottling from 2024. This has more balance, although I find it rather "sweet" for a whisky from an ex-Amontillado cask.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 91
Gentle to medium Springbank smoke and funk, red berries, elegant wood notes, truckload of black pepper and ginger on the palate, brown sugar, chocolate, walnuts. Medium complexity and viscosity. Suboptimal balance though due to the significant sharpness. Is it an unusual (special edition) Springbank? Yes, mission accomplished! Is it any better than their standard 12y cask strength offerings? No, it is not! I would not be willing to pay secondary prices for this particular bottling. At 150 Euros, I am already out...
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| Нос | 88 | The highlight for me. An interesting take on their "usual" stuff. |
| Вкус | 86 | Too sharp. With addition of water, the flavors start to disintegrate rather quickly. Please do not get me wrong here. This is a good perfectly drinkable well-made whisky overall, just not what one would expect from it looking at secondary prices... |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium, sweet/sour/spicy/chocolaty. No off notes. |
best of the three so far
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Enough said about this one. Just enjoy!
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aroma: soft, smooth, chocolate, dark fruit, biscuits, cognac taste: soft, smooth, biscuits, chocolate Beautiful, balanced whisky, wonderful profile
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