Springbank 08-year-old Local Barley

Springbank

WB 87.8 583 оценок 58.1 %vol 8 лет

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Springbank 08-year-old Local Barley получает в основном похвалу за сложность, маслянистую текстуру и баланс при 8 годах, но часть отзывов критикует молодость, резкость спирта и серные/металлические ноты. Мнения расходятся вплоть до прямо негативных оценок и сомнений в оправданности цены.

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В большинстве отзывов виски хвалят за впечатляющую для 8 лет сложность, маслянистую текстуру и хороший баланс, при этом солодовый характер и дымность дистиллята пробиваются сквозь влияние бурбона и шерри. Его описывают как мощный, «грязный» в стиле Springbank, с дымно-торфяными, солёно-минеральными и травянисто-фанковыми нотами, а также фруктовыми и пряными оттенками; упоминаются тропические фрукты, цитрус, кожа, табак, травы, мёд, ваниль, ягоды и дубовая терпкость. Часть дегустаторов отмечает неожиданно сильную дымность вплоть до сравнения с Islay, а также что виски выигрывает от воды и отдыха в бокале, становясь мягче. Однако есть и заметная критика: несколько отзывов отмечают молодость — металлические и серные ноты, резкость спирта, «необузданный» спирт и местами короткий финиш. Звучат мнения, что напиток уступает предыдущим релизам Local Barley, что высокий ABV делает его менее отточенным, что он менее сложен и более резок по сравнению со старыми версиями, а при добавлении воды «плохо плавает». Есть прямо негативные и сдержанные оценки: «грустно по сравнению с предыдущим релизом», «не особо хорошо» для премиальной линейки, предпочтение обычному Springbank 10yo или Kilkerran 8yo, критика дисбаланса, слишком высокой цены, неприятной «искусственной» и серной ноты, грубости и излишней резкости без длительной выдержки, а также сомнения в оправданности раннего розлива. Встречаются и противоположные оценки — от «Unremarkable, fairly good» и «how is this likeable?» до восхищения «gobsmacking»; при этом несколько отзывов называют его одним из лучших или очень удачным, несмотря на молодость, хваля полноту, сложность и развитие в бокале со временем.

собрано 84/178 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-11-13T08:33:46Z · источник evidence

Nikilema Expert Senior 87 21 feb 2025 8:15 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

OJK Expert Senior 90 04 mar 2025 11:44 pm

Impressive complexity at this age (which is now no longer a surprise with young Springbank), and the balance of bourbon and sherry allows the familiar distinct distillate to come through, while offering complimentary layers of sherry influence, all in a very well integrated and oily texture.

dapoinbua Connoisseur 88 10 mar 2025 9:14 pm

нос 90 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

holborndrinker Connoisseur 89 17 mar 2025 10:36 pm

Normally I think these bottles are overrated, but this is really good. If you have a bottle you could easily flip it, but then you're missing out on pleasure for the sake of making a few bob. Get it supped - belting.

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Нос	88	One of those where you can smell it as soon as you start pouring - plenty of sweet fruit notes, with a rich spice coming through - like a buttery apple strudel.
Вкус	89	The mouthfeel is really good - a lovely oily feel - the taste is lovely and rich, plenty of buttery, fruit notes with a really nice spice note. Well balanced - just a beautiful dram.
Финиш	89	Long, lingering lovely - just want to keep going back for more.

WhiskyLoverCyrus Member Senior 89 27 mar 2025 6:50 am

Nose: Honey and vanilla intertwined with buttery toffee, green apple, citrus peel and a hint of smoky peat. Palate: Rich malt sweetness and orange blossom honey, paired with dark chocolate, toasted nuts and warm spices, showing the complexity of the wine. Finish: Long and balanced, with hints of salt, oak tannins and a rich toffee sweetness, with a lingering smoky flavor.

switzyuk Connoisseur 89 28 mar 2025 10:31 pm

нос 87 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

dram-drinker Connoisseur 88 17 apr 2025 9:26 pm

Interesting leather notes but not dirty actually, good SB profile but of course, there were better LBs before - overall not bad

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Нос	87	Hay, new leather, tobacco, herbs, little citric, spices, pepper, hint of vanilla, almonds, little leafy notes, hint of honey, dough, hint of grain
Вкус	88	Punchy, oily, creamy, citric, spices, pepper, lemon peel, good sweetness, yellow fruits, honey, more new leather, herbs, tobacco, little yeasty, ginger, woody - not bad
Финиш	88	Long, warm, spices, citric, pepper, woody, leather, little fruity

jam_liang Expert Senior 88 28 apr 2025 9:34 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Kikip Expert Senior 87 11 may 2025 8:47 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Christzzz Expert Senior 89 16 may 2025 9:03 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

Tordeaux Connoisseur 86 24 jun 2025 8:28 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

hansetho Connoisseur 86 18 oct 2025 6:00 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

chrisyeo Expert Senior 86 29 nov 2025 2:17 am

Peat on nose Peat on palate with some sweetness and fruits Lingering peat ... Nearly thought it's an Islay .....

Gous Connoisseur 87 18 dec 2025 3:47 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

Lego Expert Senior 89 28 mar 2026 12:48 pm

and here is the youngest Local Barkey and here is bere barley again. And again extremely tasty. Wonderful balance. Variety and depth of taste. The palette of aroma and taste changes every 5 minutes. From malty, sweet taste of oatmeal cookies, fruit and even a hint of tobacco to mowed hay, wildflowers and earth. Extraordinary!

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

GlenKei Member Senior 89 05 may 2026 8:27 pm

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Нос	90	salty, strawberry jam, cereal, malt sugar, blueberry, custard cream, warm brownie with roast peanuts
Вкус	88	creamy texture, little bit fizzy, malty, lemon, salted caramel biscuit, dry earthy peat, wet nettle comes back to nose, more mineral and salty with dash of water
Финиш	88	medium long with mineral, chocolate and salty peat smoke, surfer, citrus note with dash of water

whisky666 Connoisseur 89 05 jun 2026 12:15 am

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

OctoberStella Expert Senior 88 30 aug 2026 3:54 pm

Good dram. When I do the blind tasting of it, I feel better than I scored before

Hvdree Connoisseur 89 20 mar 2025 9:40 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

hackfresse Expert Senior 89 24 mar 2025 12:15 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

FernetBranco Connoisseur 88 01 apr 2025 11:56 am

zapfdaniel Connoisseur 88 30 apr 2025 8:00 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

MaltVader Connoisseur 87 11 may 2025 10:07 pm

86.5

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

martinbutterfly Expert Senior 88 19 may 2025 6:54 pm

Rui_Oscar Expert Senior 87 27 may 2025 10:36 pm

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Нос	87	sweet fruit notes ( Mango, citrus, pineapple, passionfruit)... maltiness and a hint of smoky peat.
Вкус	88	Nice mouthfeel , very oily ,mineral notes and tropical fruits
Финиш	87	Again Tropical fruits, spicy, medium / long finish

Whiskyslam Connoisseur 82 05 sep 2025 4:22 pm

нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 80

Bellbird Member Senior 83 23 sep 2025 2:56 pm

Just malty scent and pungent sherry flavor. It's sad compared to the previous release.

Dr. Skov Connoisseur 84 18 oct 2025 5:59 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

Whisky.Hedonist.MY Connoisseur 86 23 oct 2025 3:57 am

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

TachibanaNeko Expert Senior 87 04 nov 2025 3:24 am

As a member of the Sppringbank's premium product line, its performance was not particularly good.

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Нос	86	The alcohol has a somewhat harsh taste. Moreover, when the bottle was first opened, the flavor was quite chaotic and lacked a clear direction.
Вкус	89	Powerful yet comfortable smoky flavor, outstanding taste. When drinking, the sweetness of malt sugar and the smoky flavor blend together, accompanied by the flavors of caramel and a hint of mocha coffee. Later, there are the tastes of salt-baked nuts and burnt resin. The flavor is complex, the taste is rich, and the combination is harmonious.
Финиш	87	The finish is not so pleasant, the alcohol content is a bit high, and a woody bitter undertone has emerged at the end.

Kamigral Expert Senior 87 25 nov 2025 12:03 am

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Joschbert Expert Senior 92 07 feb 2026 11:07 pm

нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 92

Mark-E Connoisseur 89 12 may 2026 10:06 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Kirei_kr Expert Senior 86 18 jun 2026 9:20 am

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Нос	84	N: Barley, Egg, Metallic, Acidity, Lactic, Tea leaves, Roasted barley, Springbank funk, Orange, Smoky The sulfur is quite strong. A nosing where sulfur and barley dominate more than two-thirds of the profile. Savory, damp, and stale notes are all present. An overall messy impression on the nosing. The citrus and acidity of orange. A bit of smokiness. Lactic notes. An unpleasant nuttiness that tends to surface when sulfur is strong.
Вкус	87	P: Nuts, Berry, Smoky, Pepper, Cloves, Ginger, Malt On the palate, the sulfur is much more settled. The proportion of nuttiness has increased, and the tartness of the berry has also improved. Smoky peat. Spicy and hot baking spices of pepper, cloves, and ginger. Even so, it's not amazingly good.
Финиш	86	F: Nuts, Malt, Pepper, Smoky, Earth, Berry Berry and an awkward nuttiness. The savory, damp character of malt. A kick of pepper.

Brachaci Member Senior 86 11 aug 2026 8:48 pm

Lerraa Expert Senior 89 04 sep 2026 3:51 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Ozzyosbourne007 Expert Senior 88 01 mar 2025 12:08 pm

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Нос	86	Quite noticeable chemical peat smoke. Dried oak and maybe some licorice root? Nose is not the most exciting, but not in any way bad either.
Вкус	88	Heavy and full bodied. Meaty, light smoky and with quite a lot of mint (and maybe some chocolate). Salty, lime-y and with some minerals too...
Финиш	89	Lasting savoury sweetness.

paralyzed_frank Connoisseur 88 04 mar 2025 5:56 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

Monstruo Expert Senior 86 10 mar 2025 9:39 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Maltkanzlei Connoisseur 87 13 mar 2025 11:16 am

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Нос	87
Вкус	87
Финиш	88	The 10th release in Springbank's new Local Barley series. After bottlings ranging from 9 to 16 years, it's now an 8-year-old addition. With 13,500 bottles worldwide, this one sits at the higher end of previous releases. What makes it special? Distilled from Bere Barley, a rare, tricky-to-process grain last seen in the 2017 LB release. Grown on Paul McCartney's High Ranachan Farm, just two miles from the distillery. Aged in 50/50 Bourbon & Sherry casks - a first for the Local Barley series. EYE/NOSE Bright gold with rosé hues, thick legs hinting at high viscosity. Honey, roasted almonds, cocoa powder, and a touch of salt. Fresh ginger candy and pink grapefruit, with smoke building up like a Longrow. Dark honey, butter cake, and a hint of ash add depth. PALATE Oily, bold, and complex. A mix of smoke, spice, and citrus, with some noticeable alcohol heat. The peat influence is stronger than on the nose. Candied orange peel, salty minerals, and deep spice, while the sherry casks bring creamy chocolate. The youth is evident, but the barley stays front and center. FINISH/VERDICT Long, warming, and malty, with lingering spice. The classic Springbank DNA is there, but the high ABV and youth make it a bit less refined than earlier LB release. Very solid, but at 8 years, the concept might be stretched to its limit. Maybe it's time for an 18yo Local Barley instead? PODIUM Does it make the podium? Nope. My ranking of the top three new LBs still stands: 16yo > 13yo > 9yo. Further notes and reviews on Facebook: #Maltkanzlei

MrPatryk1 Expert Senior 87 14 mar 2025 7:07 pm

Sweetspot Connoisseur 89 24 mar 2025 12:18 pm

finished a 10 cl sample surprisingly voluminous for 8y - looks like the bere barley had some good influence, hence i'm happy it's been bottled young more smoke than usual - the bere barley gives strong cereal influence covered by heavy duty engine fumes

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

FabiN Member Senior 89 05 apr 2025 10:16 pm

redlightsflash89 Expert Senior 88 08 apr 2025 6:49 pm

A bit young and metallic, but it shows this wonderful distillery profile in an honest light It has that wonderful springbank funk, with farmyard and oranges, but seems a bit light and metallic.

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Ninofdram Connoisseur 88 03 may 2025 2:06 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

rattenfanger Expert Senior 87 24 may 2025 1:35 pm

despite the high appreciation and undisputed status of Local barley releases from Springbank, this one seems rather young to me. Adding water rounds up the rough edges, but at the same time removes the raw power from the whisky. Frankly speaking, I would prefer regular Springbank 10yo to this one, and Kilkerran 8yo would be even a better option. After few tasting I had to change my rating from 89 to 87.

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Нос	87	Surprisingly no alcohol kick from the start, considering the age and ABV (later on ABV gets noticeable). Malt, pastry, a lot farmy notes, wet wool, citruses. Distinctively young. Open up with dried fruit, sweet-sour berries, melon, maybe even mango(?)
Вкус	86	dense and peppery. More tropical fruit and typical Springbank notes. At full strength rather edgy and sharp. With water less body, but gets more fruity
Финиш	87	mid-long to long, less spicy with water. Mineralic, waxy and creamy, a bit of tropical fruit, herbs.

Sjaak92 Connoisseur 89 09 jun 2025 8:46 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

birkzehn Connoisseur 88 15 jul 2025 9:26 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Dris Connoisseur 86 29 jul 2025 1:02 am

Spirit-driven Campbeltown, 15Jun2025: Dunaverty 5yo https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/42868/dunaverty-05-year-old-es 88+ Kilkerran 8yo OB CS#11 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/270925/kilkerran-08-year-old 87- Springbank 8yo OB 2016 Local Barley https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/266696/springbank-08-year-old 87- Springbank 10yo OB 2011 Local Barley https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/249396/springbank-10-year-old 88- Springbank 10yo OB 2009 Local Barley https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/156849/springbank-10-year-old 88- Springbank 13yo OB 2010 Local Barley https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/244883/springbank-13-year-old 87+

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Нос	87	-
Вкус	87	-
Финиш	86	+

CarlMcClane Expert Junior 88 29 aug 2025 10:06 pm

Springbank Local Barley Tasting https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/77661/springbank-16-year-old 2016 - 88 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/156849/springbank-10-year-old 2019 - 84 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/168125/springbank-10-year-old 2020 - 90 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/249396/springbank-10-year-old 2021 - 87,5 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/244883/springbank-13-year-old 2023 - 87,5 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/266696/springbank-08-year-old 2024 – 88

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Нос	87	initially reserved, fresh, straw/malt, Galia melon, sweet, metallic, CT Funk, dirtier with water and more engine oil/lubricating oil, less sweet
Вкус	88	Candied orange peel, marzipan, forest honey, oily/creamy mouthfeel, dirtier with water and more oil, less sweet
Финиш	88	malty, sweet, long, slightly herbal, polish

Squinugie Connoisseur 87 31 aug 2025 11:06 am

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

paaliversen Expert Senior 87 03 feb 2026 10:42 pm

god

qingfeng_LIU Expert Senior 86 17 feb 2026 2:19 pm

Any 12cs drink tastes better than this.

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

Gianni_2 Member Senior 97 30 jul 2026 12:15 pm

caredin Member Junior 90 06 apr 2025 5:31 pm

Worth it.

Highlander65 Expert Senior 90 27 apr 2025 1:15 pm

Online tasting with WCI “Campbeltown VIP Tour” Uses barley drink. Dist. July 2016, bottled 10/12/2024, casks 50% ex bourbon 50% ex sherry Color: gold. Very good, not an easy drink, a little grumpy, very robust, discreetly complex.

Odinson Connoisseur 87 07 may 2025 4:38 am

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 88 24 may 2025 4:44 pm

Light golden color. Slight oiliness.

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Нос	88	Delicate ashiness. Subtle smoke. Barley malt. Vanilla. Caramel. A touch of fattiness. Toffee. Sweet cream. Coconut. Honey. A snuffed cigarette. A dying campfire. Grilled citrus. Lemons. Grilled tropical fruits. Minerality. Menthol.
Вкус	88	Ash. Citrus. Grilled citrus. Full. Oily. Spices. Black pepper. Grilled tropical fruits. Grilled pineapple. Orange peels. Albedo. Grapefruit. Minerality.
Финиш	89	Minerality. Salt. Citrus. Grilled citrus. Oranges. Orange peels. Mandarins. Ash. Light smoke. Albedo. Grapefruit. Tropical fruits. Malt. Caramel. Vanilla. Cocoa. Heavily toasted barrel. Full, intense and long finish.

DramALife Connoisseur 86 10 jun 2025 6:31 am

S 7 Colour: Eiswein 07. Legs: Thin but heavy. The peat here is subtle as compared to usual Springbank, there’s also more oily character throughout. A lot to discover for a mere 8yo. Clearly Springbank when water is added. Also, it looked more Sherried than it actually is.

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Нос	87	Poached snow pears with a spoon of salt. Tinned red fruits. Minerals. Muesli. Fish oil. Coastal smoke at the background. Crumble dusted with cinnamon. Some vanilla and honey hidden behind the charred oak spices. Nose warming. More vanilla as it breathes. Water releases even more of the bourbon cask influence. Vanilla custard even. But the salinity and subtly earthy wood smoke is here to stay.
Вкус	86	Very spicy landing, reflecting the ABV. Toasted & smoked barley husk. Nutmeg, chilli pepper, crushed peppercorn, allspice, star anise. Mouth coating. Slightly oily but also very fruity. Overripe yellow fruits - bananas, apricots, honeydew. Honey. Earthy peat and a touch of menthol. Salinity at the background now,
Финиш	84	Mid, slowly drying and mildly waxy finish. The yellow fruits remain alongside the coastal smoke and wet oak impression. Water makes the finish drier.

Stefan666 Connoisseur 89 24 jun 2025 9:43 pm

нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

tomek691010 Expert Junior 87 11 aug 2025 10:22 am

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

OcO Expert Senior 86 08 sep 2025 1:30 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Izzino Connoisseur 91 20 sep 2025 9:40 pm

Aroma: it has a fruity yeasty profile, spicy, herbal, with a vegetable background (for those who drink Mezcal, this profile can be felt in the background) Taste: the whisky is Springbang dirty, mineral, spicy, fruity, a little earthy with a hint of anise

Slàinte Mhath Super Administrator 88 28 nov 2025 4:28 pm

Quick hit review. Online tasting 11/2025. Is Springbank running out of older stock? I wasn't particularly sad that I didn't get a bottle this year (youthful age, mixed reviews), but after a blind tasting, the itch returned. A big sooty peat blast kicks off the nose, followed by ripe peaches, orange zest and wood spices. Mineral and funky notes reveal its Campbeltown origin. On the palate, pineapple cubes, mango and savory peat smoke blend harmoniously, with peppery oak emerging from the back. Citrus zest, honey and a touch of mint linger in the crisp and ashy finish. A raw and elemental dram! RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 88 pts → FIRST-CLASS

Barney9359 Connoisseur 87 29 nov 2025 9:02 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

ZLako Expert Senior 86 29 nov 2025 9:13 pm

This one is good. However for me it was a bit fiery. With a good amount of water it calmed down and was more than drinkable.

Capodonich Connoisseur 88 14 feb 2026 9:51 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Onslow Expert Senior 85 19 mar 2026 7:21 pm

Rebelliousgang Expert Senior 88 20 mar 2026 1:47 pm

It tastes pretty good, with a strong peat flavor and decent complexity. I'd say around 88.

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

Feorag86 Expert Senior 88 21 mar 2026 9:03 pm

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Нос	87	Sooty, seaweed, pineapple, litchi, white pepper, cashew nuts and salted caramel
Вкус	89	Fudge, peat, milk chocolate, honeydew melon, peppermint, leather and walnuts
Финиш	88	Funk, cappuccino, white chocolate, cinnamon, tobacco, nutmeg, ginger and salted liquorice

salarydram Member Senior 90 17 may 2026 3:05 pm

Gobsmacking, herbaceous delight. Chewy, thick, and showcases the Springbank spirit so well. A very fun local barley.

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Нос	90	Immediately hit with a grassy note. Green meadows, tall grass, thistles, light dew. Malty grassy nose. Lemongrass, a faint citrus note. Ginger, stewed plums, blueberry jam. Fruit cake, raisins, butter cake. More lemongrass, and hints of funk. Farmy, vegetal and slightly fungal. Thick, viscous, machine oil, and more jammy fruit. Banana peel, melon. Honeydew rinds.
Вкус	90	Very lush and sweet mouth - sugar glazed doughnut with raspberry jam filling. Thick, chewy plums, prunes and icing sugar, more jam. Sheer gobsmacking delight. Viscous, oily body. So thick and full-bodied. Oil drenched wood, forest mushrooms, damp moss, grass and bramble. Just oil, honey and oak. Even more jam, blackberries, raisins. Buttery and tasty, minerals, pebbles from a stream. Long, lingering finish with a very faint hint of oak.
Финиш	89

coldbear Expert Senior 87 28 jun 2026 3:02 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Hsh Expert Senior 89 01 mar 2025 10:54 am

The plot development is so good

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Нос	87	Tobacco ash
Вкус	90	Salt Herbal Orange
Финиш	89	Gentle Feet Long Remains

valasios Connoisseur 88 18 mar 2025 8:58 pm

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

The_Osprey Expert Senior 83 20 mar 2025 11:08 pm

Springbank 8 Year Old Local Barley 2025 Release, 58.1%. 30ml sample from WhiskySituation. Consumed at home, March 2025. The first whisky in three weeks after covid and other bugs. Mid tone amber. Aroma is dense salt-crusted seeded bread, the sort of bread it’d take you a few minutes to chew a mouthful of. Over-cooked apple pie and low-sweetened carrot cake. A rich maltiness that seems sweet and creamy. A little cooking gas throughout. Teresa says lavender honey, hazelnut liqueur and sage – very good shouts all three, puts me to shame. Water brings out hot rubber and squash ball on the aroma. Burnt sage. Body is light, watery. Not as hot as a 58% beverage should seem after 3 weeks of no alcohol, but yes it’s still too ethanol-led for me. A little water and the taste is led by chalky white pepper and salt. Quite a dry, minerally profile with a youthful prickle to it. Spirit-led, which is usually a good thing - and is here too but for that overly spiky finish. Noses really nicely at cask strength - otherwise a fairly unremarkable, fairly good, dram. 3.475/83

CPI_1972 Expert Senior 89 27 mar 2025 9:36 pm

Tasted one day after Longrow 100 Proof 57.1 %. Springbank is far more complex and less rough. Actually, feels more mature for a 8 YO. Ok, Longrow is a NAS, but seems like it is quite young Adding few drops of water is a plus for nosing it. Taste is too soft with water

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Нос	89	Quite oily on the glass. Nosing this one is a pleasure. Intense , yet complex.
Вкус	90	More like classic bourbon. So little sherry influence that I think the sherry casks are 2-nd or even 3-rd fill ones. ABV is well supported and helps to a long aftertaste. For sure longer than Longrow's
Финиш	89	Long and pleasant

whiskyloverturk Expert Junior 87 20 apr 2025 1:03 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

alex..w..fan Connoisseur 87 30 apr 2025 3:22 pm

Local Barley = Quality Mark! Young, powerful, but cool whisky, ether (!) in the aroma at this age is super! 22 22+ 21 22 87+

LongPourAmourBlog Expert Senior 85 06 jul 2025 7:00 pm

Blog on www.longpouramour.com on 9 July 2025. My conclusion: "Young stuff, and I am not exactly sure how much of the Bere barley influence I have experienced. The sherry influence created a dirty edge that maybe eclipsed the barley note. Anyway, a good experiment, that deserves a longer maturation period." (I notice the discrepancy between my initial tasting of this whisky, and then the tasting for my blog.)

rich_93 Expert Senior 87 07 jul 2025 10:19 pm

Tasted from a sample, in a head to head of two young Springbank releases, the recent Hazelburn 8 Oloroso (WB277986) and the 8yo 2024 Local Barley (WB266696). The Springbank shows more structure and development at this age, but its powerful spirit is still somewhat untamed. The Hazelburn is delicious and has matured faster, but its youth shows in the lack of development and finish. I think they’re roughly equal in enjoyment, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for a bottle, especially at auction prices for the Local Barley. The standard 10 is more impressive, and I’ve had much better Local Barleys. Still nice though, and they’re definitely not boring.

robain Specialist 83 13 sep 2025 9:29 pm

How is this likeable?

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Нос	82	dirty sherry, metallic, "typical springbank", young, malty and peated nose
Вкус	83	Sweaty, malty, metallic,
Финиш	83	gunpowder

EvilAFI Connoisseur 88 01 nov 2025 3:22 am

Not bad, short finish but good bold flavors

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Нос	88	Sweet, candied strawberries with a thistle and funk
Вкус	89	Prickly, hints of youth, big spice swell and sweetness, green notes of grassiness, stewed red berries, vanilla
Финиш	86	Short, sugary and a touch of oak

cachalot14 Connoisseur 88 10 nov 2025 2:00 pm

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SAND Expert Senior 89 01 dec 2025 8:32 am

(Tasted blind) OVERALL: Total score 89 points.

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Нос	89	NOSE: Sweet, honeyed ashiness. Some lemony notes. (89p)
Вкус	88	TASTE: The arrival is sweet, lemony, ashy-funky and black peppery. Lovely. On the mid palate more of the same, with an emphasis on honey and black pepper ashiness. (88-89p)
Финиш	89	FINISH: Ashy, peppery, swwet (89p)

mcgallus Expert Senior 88 01 dec 2025 1:04 pm

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Capodonich Connoisseur 88 01 dec 2025 4:30 pm

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Qiefangbai Connoisseur 88 14 dec 2025 4:39 pm

It has almost no bitterness, is oily and sweet, and is quite good.

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Нос	88	An explosion of oily notes, white fruit, salty and savory flavors, leather, paint, and the greasy smell of old furniture. After a while, the aroma of vanilla cream ice cream begins to emerge.
Вкус	87	Sweet, orange soda, honey
Финиш	88	peat, wood, sea salt

Lucetelus Member Senior 87 11 apr 2026 1:43 pm

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wonbin03 Member Junior 88 01 may 2026 1:21 pm

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TommyHan Connoisseur 88 23 may 2026 4:46 am

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LongPourAmourBlog Expert Senior 85 25 jan 2025 3:36 pm

Tasted during the Springbank Stallions Local Barley, 25th January 2025: Bere barley grown on Paul McCartney's High Ranachan Farm. This is a big dram, with lots of savoury notes, some meaty influences, nice wood. On the tongue it's very fierce with lots of spices but it terrifically displays the barley used. The sherry wood seems to enlarge this chocolate note quite well.

GIORGOS Connoisseur 88 13 mar 2025 4:06 pm

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crouly Connoisseur 87 19 mar 2025 9:56 am

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cccccccccc Member Senior 89 09 apr 2025 9:33 am

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Нос	89	Vanilla, honey and creamy toffee are in harmony, and the bourbon cask adds a refreshing citrus note
Вкус	90	Vanilla cream and honey from the bourbon cask, along with a stronger texture than expected. Gradually, the rich dark feeling
Финиш	88	Gently lingering with sweet oak spice, dried fruit and a hint of peat smoke.

roumier8185 Member Junior 92 17 apr 2025 9:11 am

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Wh1skyHamster Expert Senior 86 01 may 2025 8:46 pm

The quite strong sulfuric notes are less for my taste, especially for a Springbank. It's less refined that other releases and less to my taste. It may have some Springbank funk, but not fully in the right way for me.

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Baanaanaabob Connoisseur 88 02 may 2025 11:05 pm

leather, citrus, smoke, tobacco, marzipan, spices, pepper, orchard fruits, fruity with some well integrated sherry notes, very good especially for an 8yo!

Toebu Expert Senior 88 16 may 2025 11:10 pm

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DrPepper_Addict Connoisseur 85 01 aug 2025 2:36 pm

Astrid Connoisseur 86 20 aug 2025 8:41 pm

Young, but passable. I'm wondering why malts with such potential are bottled so early. The profile certainly makes me want to drink a Springbank more often. For the full review, click here: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2025/08/19/besuch-in-der-walhalla/

Paszko Expert Senior 88 13 oct 2025 10:55 am

there's a lot going on, a balance between sweetness and bitterness, the mineral character of Springbank is a bit hidden and more in the background

Thoma Connoisseur 87 22 oct 2025 9:40 pm

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rvangerwen29 Connoisseur 88 27 nov 2025 6:29 pm

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Kitto Connoisseur 86 01 dec 2025 2:41 am

FOXO3 Expert Junior 86 28 dec 2025 11:14 pm

Nose: Distinctly typical Springbank funk: malty, earthy, slightly oily. Herbs, pepper, a touch of smoke, and a dry grain note. Less fruity than previous Local Barley bottlings, but with a more rustic character. Palate: Powerful and direct. Spicy, peppery, salty-malty with oily textures. Hints of caramel, grain, and a touch of wood. Interesting, but not quite as balanced as one would expect from Springbank. Finish: Medium to long, dry, spicy, slightly smoky. The funk lingers. Conclusion: A characterful, edgy local barley with plenty of Springbank DNA, but less harmonious than previous releases. Ambitiously priced for an 8-year-old, good in taste, but lacking a real wow factor.

Tk421 Expert Senior 88 26 jan 2026 10:16 am

Springbank Tasting Comparison of modern day and older vintage Springbank 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 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 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.

WARciech Expert Senior 88 27 aug 2026 3:36 pm

PeterPK Expert Senior 88 06 sep 2026 8:18 pm

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Whiskybilly Expert Senior 82 05 mar 2025 4:36 pm

It's a pity that the otherwise high quality of the Local Barley series is not achieved. Worst bottling of this series, unbalanced and far too expensive.

RuneDegn Member Junior — 15 mar 2025 7:11 pm

Awesome - best spring bank I’ve had

kringo86 Expert Senior 86 21 mar 2025 11:06 pm

Hmm, a bit disappointed... undiluted, the full Springbank bench, but it's too strong at over 58%! Better with a little water, but be careful, the new LB is a poor swimmer!

thijs100 Connoisseur 88 24 mar 2025 3:48 pm

Not one I'll soon forget, even if I've tasted better from Springbank.

dercaptain Connoisseur 85 25 mar 2025 7:58 pm

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wptpmptpw Member Senior 95 08 apr 2025 6:00 pm

good taste peach、mango、passionfruit

DocteurShark Expert Senior 89 15 apr 2025 6:11 pm

Superb LB! Delicious despite its youth

JacobaEd Connoisseur 87 25 apr 2025 7:25 pm

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Will_iam Connoisseur 87 26 apr 2025 3:56 pm

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Derufus Connoisseur 87 03 may 2025 7:16 pm

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eddi14 Expert Senior 88 05 may 2025 1:18 pm

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Dram_Whisky Connoisseur 87 12 jul 2025 7:07 pm

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Sapfiwhisky Expert Senior 88 15 aug 2025 10:18 am

YD84 Expert Senior 88 16 aug 2025 11:38 pm

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Kim_1 Expert Junior 88 24 sep 2025 2:23 am

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MarcelWhiskyPanda Expert Senior 85 18 oct 2025 2:38 pm

Rekve Connoisseur 89 04 dec 2025 11:29 am

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Louisvandermeer Expert Senior 87 06 sep 2026 1:30 pm

A pretty powerful dram, but very flavorful. I can certainly understand why you’d want to get your hands on this!

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Нос	86	A robust, somewhat heavy peaty aroma greets you first. Alongside this, you detect plums and raisins, complemented by notes of orange, iodine, cigars, and smoked meat. The scent is pleasant but very sharp.
Вкус	88	Grilled pineapple, soft peat smoke, black peppercorns, and raisins come to the fore first. These are complemented by rosemary, nutmeg, dark chocolate, lime, and orange peel. The taste is quite oily and somewhat robust.
Финиш	87	Medium-long, with peat smoke, soft leather, and warming spices coming to the fore first. You also taste honey, burnt sugars, and sea salt. Thanks go out to Hessel for the sample!

Neverrest Super Administrator 82 22 mar 2025 10:37 pm

Without context quite an ok whisky. Dirty, smoky, some sulphur, slightly hot. Judging it as a local barley, for me, it falls on the wrong side of the fence on most accounts. All the springbank markers are there, they are just not that nice or interesting

Jour.Ray Expert Senior 89 29 mar 2025 10:53 pm

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WDarog Expert Junior 86 04 apr 2025 9:12 pm

Thick, oily, meaty profile, with chocolate and some burnt rubber. I'm also getting this artificial feeling, slightly medicinal "green sour candy" note that is very out of place. It's a unique LB expression, but not in a good way.

Rien Connoisseur 87 11 apr 2025 9:21 pm

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Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 90 17 apr 2025 1:14 am

Sweet smoke, slightly lemony, brown sugar. Heather honey. After a while, it becomes velvety, with ginger, pecans, exotic wood, egg custard, floral notes, beeswax. Prickly pears, papaya, braised pineapple. Tiger balm. On the palate, it's very smooth, candied banana, apricots, mandarin oranges, honey biscuits, then powerful spices, cloves, cumin, nutmeg. Explosive and quite long finish, charcoal, sun-browned cereals, breadcrumbs, a zest of lemon, cashew nuts. As usual, it's excellent, here we have a lot of beeswax, with a very light medicinal touch, and fruits of all kinds, especially exotic fruits. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/04/springbank-2016-local-barley-8-yo.html

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Keanou Expert Senior 86 17 apr 2025 8:00 pm

Nose: It has that farm yard quality I often get with Bruichladdich, that’s not to say it is similar to a Bruichladdich, just farmy - grassy, vegetal, hay. Sweet yellow fruits, apples, yellow pears, and maybe yellow plums (?). A thin veil of smoke that carries with it that special Springbank funky peat. I’m also picking up the sherry influence with light dried fruits, light apricots, and a metallic note that goes hand in hand with a touch of sulfur, but the sulfur is not off putting. Malted peat-smoked barley, and a herbal almost minty note. There is a lot going on here. Palate: Sweet and spicy. Lovely balance. Sweet yellow soft fresh fruits, and some dried yellow fruits, together with ginger-esque spice, sweet malt, vanilla, lovely hints of smoke and farmy hay infused peat. There is a sour note in there as well, seeming to come from the hay/vegetal spectrum. It’s not unpleasant, it’s like a citrus/hay combo. I’m picking up a hint of sulfur, but so far it does a good balancing act and it stays away from being unpleasant. On the development and finish the peated barley becomes more prominent and on the long finish that special Springbank funky peat lingers.

JoshNRW Connoisseur 88 21 apr 2025 10:45 pm

This young local barley is robust and distinctive. Decent quality and distinctive grain flavors. In my opinion, this is on par with the current 10 and 15 vintages, although this one isn't really comparable to the 15. One of the sherry casks used has definitely seen sulfur at some point, but the note is barely noticeable, and I may be mistaken.

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Нос	89	The nose reminds me a bit of the current 10, but this one is much more brutal, more soot and burnt peat. Burnt vanilla sugar and caramel, then pure barley, hardly any fruit, if any then grilled pineapple. Burnt matches (but no intense sulfur).
Вкус	88	The palate starts off strong, somewhat dry with a hint of rye. Oat flakes, yeast, and flor, then a tart sweetness, like a light herbal candy. No sherry aromas here; if anything, it's light leather. Again, a very slight matchstick note in the background. Not disturbing, not at all.
Финиш	88	The mouthfeel is very oily, a bit greasy, astringent, and then dry again. Slightly soapy. Ruf, peat and machine oil, grain / cereals. The finish is long, but not particularly complex or broad.

Hanqing_Zhu Expert Senior 88 03 may 2025 10:10 pm

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DLi Expert Senior 88 13 jun 2025 5:28 pm

Austere, oily, industrial, definitely recognisable as SB but with a twist. At 88 I guess it’s my least favourite local barley so far, but still very good.

Yvesss88 Connoisseur 87 26 jun 2025 9:16 pm

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SeattleHusky Connoisseur 87 07 jul 2025 1:19 pm

The overall flavor is more like an enlarged version of Springbank, which is rich and strong while also showing its wild and dirty side. Unfortunately, it stings the tongue a bit when it is just opened.

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Minhawali Expert Senior 87 30 jul 2025 10:02 pm

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MichalESTD1986 Expert Senior 87 02 sep 2025 10:27 pm

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chormoon Expert Senior 87 13 feb 2026 3:33 am

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Arheneos Member Junior 90 13 mar 2026 6:05 am

If asked 'Do you want another dram?', my answer is a definite yes. The overall progression is quite similar to the 12 CS, but with an added layer of peach-like sweetness that makes it really enjoyable.

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Нос	88	Metallic & Industrial: Distinct notes of iron/metal and WD-40. Corn Tea & Gearbox: Grainy sweetness of corn tea mixed with a "mechanical" gearbox aroma. Sweetness: A lingering sugary base. Impression: Interestingly, the peat doesn't show much on the nose. The metallic, gearbox scent is prominent—it's not exactly a "food" smell, yet it's strangely appealing and not off-putting at all.
Вкус	90	Sweet & Syrupy: Very sweet and viscous. The sherry influence feels stronger than the bourbon here. Cleaner than expected: Despite the "dirty" nose, the palate is surprisingly clean. Character: Not a "funk-forward" Springbank. Still feels a bit youthful with strong spirit-driven notes like green apple. Complexity: Hazelnut, dust, a hint of peat smoke, and a touch of saltiness. Taking a larger sip finally reveals that hidden Springbank funk.
Финиш	91	Bourbon Influence: A classic sweet bourbon-cask finish. "Junk Food" Sweetness: Notes of blueberry gum and artificial (but tasty) candy flavors. Fruitiness: More metallic hints mixed with Peach Mychew (soft candy) and purple fruits. Lingering: Surprisingly long. The sweet, fruit-nectar-like finish hangs around beautifully.

springtank Connoisseur 88 31 mar 2026 5:30 pm

Typical of spoiled wheat, yogurt, milkshake, licorice, Genting style is quite obvious, dirty sherry, with a comfortable and long finish.

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Joewonheewalker Member Senior 89 11 apr 2026 5:12 pm

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Dirac Connoisseur 89 26 aug 2026 11:20 am

The rich ash also had a hint of sweetness.

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MaltsofIslay Expert Senior 88 10 feb 2025 9:45 am

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Szymski Connoisseur 87 02 mar 2025 10:27 pm

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Klexx Connoisseur 86 14 mar 2025 4:04 pm

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whiskyGG Expert Senior 88 20 apr 2025 12:15 pm

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Archer Connoisseur 88 20 apr 2025 10:56 pm

Bere Barley is difficult to process, but the effort seems worthwhile when the end result is an 8yo Springbank of this quality. The similarly young Bruichladdich Bere Barley bottlings also exhibit astonishing maturity, so this seems like a grain worth keeping on your radar.

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Нос	89	Although it exhibits a clearly defined Springbank aroma from the outset, there's another note that's spicier and maltier than usual for Springbank. Distinctly smoky, dried heather, chervil, and marjoram. Setting the glass down briefly and then bringing it back to the nose, the spicy aroma continues to intensify. Raisins and prunes, damp autumn leaves, lubricating oil, peat smoke.
Вкус	89	As expected, it has a strong start, but thankfully not a bite. Raisins, prunes, blueberries, pepper, sea salt, grated nutmeg and rosemary, yeast dough, malt, dried herbs, peat smoke, beet syrup, and brown rock candy. Initially oily, it quickly becomes dry and consequently woody-dry.
Финиш	87	Medium-length, dry, brown raw cane sugar, raisins, some malt, pepper and salt, intense maritime aroma.

SimonOHA Expert Senior 87 17 may 2025 8:26 pm

Impressively mature for his age, even if he's not fooling anyone. It's good, but not a fan of the profile.

junyvyao Connoisseur 87 14 jul 2025 2:09 pm

It's actually OK. Most people can't stand such a strong salty taste, but I think this is just the right way to enhance the flavor concentration of the wine.

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Kapkan Connoisseur 88 14 aug 2025 11:33 am

Bright, dense, young, but with a noticeable character and a recognizable profile. A little calmer with a drop of water, but this is not necessary if you have a single dram in your hand.

Jonathan_Liu Expert Senior 88 22 aug 2025 5:45 pm

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Sendilkelm Expert Senior 88 22 aug 2025 10:40 pm

PeLe14 Member Senior 87 25 oct 2025 10:19 pm

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Yasu89 Expert Senior 89 07 dec 2025 10:46 pm

Almost a cricket.

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Нос	88
Вкус	90	Let it roll
Финиш	88

geriud Connoisseur 88 26 dec 2025 9:13 pm

Magnolialin Expert Senior 87 25 jan 2026 7:15 pm

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haituo Expert Junior 85 13 feb 2026 3:04 pm

Very rough, irritating and sharp, requires a longer barrel aging process.

besar Connoisseur 87 03 apr 2026 8:17 pm

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duranadavid Expert Senior 86 29 apr 2026 6:07 pm

aroma: delicate, alcoholic, herbal, yeast taste: mild, spicy, earthy, herbal A sought-after whisky, but it didn't really suit me

Rosebanker66 Expert Senior 89 08 mar 2025 11:39 am

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Нос	87
Вкус	90
Финиш	89	Amazingly long finish. Lots of distillery aromas. A real Springbank.

Prat_lamb Expert Junior 83 08 mar 2025 8:15 pm

This release, while showcasing Springbank's local barley initiative, feels notably youthful compared to recent predecessors. Distilled from Bere barley grown at High Ranachan Farm and matured in a 50/50 mix of Bourbon and Sherry casks. Nose: The nose presents with an initial heat, indicative of its youth. While time in the glass reveals pleasant candy notes (lemon, grapefruit), earthy tones, and a hint of spice, it lacks the depth and complexity found in older or previous local barley bottlings. Palate: The palate is oily and carries the candy notes from the nose, along with barley and citrus. However, the youthful heat is quite prominent, especially neat, and can overshadow some of the more subtle flavors. While the brine and mineral notes are present, they don't quite achieve the same vibrancy as in previous releases. Finish: The finish is warm and salty, with a lingering barley character. The heat, again, is a dominant feature, reinforcing the whisky's young profile. Nose (with water): Water softens the heat and brings out some additional tropical and briny notes, but the overall complexity remains relatively less compared to previous local barley releases. Palate (with water): Water helped to bring down the heat, allowing more of the citrus and mineral notes to surface. However, the mouthfeel is somewhat diminished, and the overall impression is that of a whisky still finding its balance. Conclusion: This 8-year-old Local Barley is a decent dram, particularly for those new to Springbank's local barley series. It provides a good introduction to the distillery's style and the unique character. However, it doesn't quite stand out among the exceptional local barley releases of the past 5-7 years. The youthful heat and somewhat less complex flavor profile are noticeable, and it lacks the depth and refinement found in older expressions. While it's a good whisky in its own right, it doesn't reach the same level of excellence as its predecessors. It is a good bottle to obtain, especially for those who have not tried the local barley springbanks, but it is not one that is standing out against its peers.

gaboruso Connoisseur 86 11 apr 2025 8:37 pm

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Yarema Expert Senior 86 17 apr 2025 5:03 pm

During the tasting of these whiskies Springbank 10-year-old (WB271316) and Springbank 08-year-old (WB266696), an unfortunate mistake occurred, the whisky glasses were mixed up. Thus, a description was incorrectly added that matches the taste of the whisky, but does not match the bottle I described. First of all, I apologize to the whisky! This is definitely a classic Springbank nose, but it's not very typical for a Local Barley. It's tasty, round and clear. But for me from start to finish there are more hints of the regular Springbank 15 year old release. It feels like it was simply mixed in with 10 years in bourbon and 15 year old in sherry. Although I understand that this is the work of typical distillery barrels. During the testing I can't help but think that the Springbank sherry is more active here than the bourbon. The nose, taste and finish only confirm this. Light sherry sulfur, eraser and berries on the nose, sharp taste and chewy tannic sherry finish. Overall tasty. Nose - 22 Taste - 21 Finish - 21.5 Balance - 21.5 Rating - 86

minialkoff Connoisseur 88 29 apr 2025 9:38 pm

22,5+22+22+22

Knoerr1 Expert Senior 87 17 may 2025 10:58 pm

manspear Expert Senior 87 14 jul 2025 11:20 am

87.5

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MAXOESI Connoisseur 87 25 jul 2025 3:02 pm

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Bartoszwhisky Connoisseur 87 17 aug 2025 9:27 pm

KayMeertens Connoisseur 88 04 sep 2025 10:34 pm

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Нос	87	Papaya, peat, grass, biscuit, apple, caramel, vanilla and a whiff of motor oil.
Вкус	88	Mango, briny peat, chocolate biscuit, honey and avocado.
Финиш	88	Peat, mango, dark chocolate, honey, marzipan and vanilla.

Beatroute Malt Expert Senior 87 24 oct 2025 8:58 pm

Initially: shy on the nose. Confined. Still: aromatic, with green herbs, light peat, vanilla, dark caramel. Taste: complex, bursts with more peat, caramel, spicy. A bit dry / astringent. Juicy and fresh. Great fullness of flavors. Finish: Long lasting, dry mouthfeel, herbal, almost medicinal. Copes well with water, benefits from some rest in the glass. Give it time. LB SB seldom disappoints.

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xuhui666 Expert Senior 89 25 nov 2025 5:16 am

I compared it with the Chinese whisky "Dongwei." Both are robust whiskies, and I learned that the body of this style evolves over time during decanting. Each time I smell it, something interesting and new emerges. Re-tasting: After being bottled for over half a year, the aroma is: peat, heavy malt, full-bodied, honey, vanilla, lemon; oily, sweet, rich, minty, peppery, well-defined overall; finish: a refreshing sweetness lingers at the bottom, not bad.

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Нос	89	Peat, comforting malt, a rich, murky aroma, a hint of iodine, toasting bread, and the constant emergence of new things during oxidation.
Вкус	89	Oily, malty, sweet, and yellow fruit slowly emerges in the cup as it steeps; the overall transformation is remarkable. Time will allow it to reach its full potential.
Финиш	88	The tail isn't particularly long, but it's sweeter, with a light malt flavor, and very comforting.

Jimbeau Connoisseur 88 27 nov 2025 2:28 pm

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Tim Chan Expert Senior 86 04 dec 2025 1:47 pm

Neck Pour

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Raistlinmejere Expert Senior 85 07 dec 2025 6:00 am

It wasn't even worth the original price (£90). It was poorly made and undrinkable. Its only redeeming quality was its relatively complex and balanced flavor profile. I paid for it out of faith. Reference price (based on rating): CNY 2250

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Нос	87	There's a hint of alcohol. A touch of peat, roasted pineapple, pink blush, ripe apples and plums, sour lemons, grapefruits and limes, some chilled milk, a touch of minerals and pebbles, some saltpeter and gunpowder. The alcohol gradually intensifies towards the end, with some spice and chili notes, but on the pungent side.
Вкус	83	The alcohol sensation gradually intensifies, and the feeling of dehydration in the mouth gradually increases. However, a relatively balanced blend of temperate yellow fruits, red and black berries, and citrus fruits with skins and stems can still be detected, along with some dark chocolate and coffee beans. In the middle and later stages, there are hints of ash, peat, and pebbles, as well as a gradually becoming more pronounced taste of nitrates.
Финиш	84	The first half features mineral, sweet orange with peel, orange peel oil, and dry woody notes, followed by a savory, barbecued finish. The intensity is moderate, and the duration is medium.

FBank Member Senior 87 05 jan 2026 10:30 am

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Spoerkel Connoisseur 88 21 mar 2026 8:49 pm

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

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WB 87.8 стандартный WB-рейтинг; собрано 583 наблюдений (468 с экспертными ролями)

снимок #15426 · статус complete · собран 2026-09-13T22:49:44+00:00 · сверено: строки сходятся с объявленным числом · ожидалось 583, фактических строк 583, сохранено 583

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Избранное	Бутылка	Цена	WB рейтинг	Регион / дистиллерия	Скидка	WA медиана	vs WA	Fair€	vs fair	Маркет WB	vs маркет	Наличие	Тип / объём	Магазин	WB связь
	Springbank 08-year-old Local Barley 58.1% ABV Bourbon + Sherry Whiskybase 70 cl	499.99 €	WB 87.8 583 оц. собр. 583/583	—Springbank	—	165.69 € 160.67 €–190.92 € · 7 из 29	-201.8%	156.00 €	-220.5%	199.00 €	-151.3%	в наличии	spirituosen70 cl	inn-out-shop	WB #266696 не подтверждено (не exact)