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Отзывы описывают этот виски как зрелый, сложный и в целом очень качественный, с выраженными тропическими и жёлтыми фруктами, мёдом, минеральностью и характерными для Springbank «грязными»/фанковыми нотами, хотя часть дегустаторов отмечает мягкость, доминирование дерева или шерри и вопросы к соотношению цены и качества.
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В носах чаще всего повторяются спелые жёлтые и тропические фрукты (персик, абрикос, ананас, манго, дыня, цитрусы), мёд, ваниль, крем-брюле, шоколад, кожа, а также минеральные и известняковые оттенки, морской бриз, йод и лёгкий дым. Несколько отзывов отдельно подчёркивают характерные для дистиллерии «грязные»/фанковые и dunnage-ноты, а также ноту солодового пола; другие, отмечают, что дым и торф уходят на задний план из-за возраста, а шерри-влияние ощущается сильнее, чем можно ожидать. Во вкусе описывают маслянистость и кремовость, мёд, специи, соль, цитрусы, тропические фрукты, кожу, табак, орехи, шерри-оттенки (изюм, финики, старая библиотека), мягкий интегрированный дым и морской характер; встречаются упоминания «пыльного» вкуса Springbank и Campbeltown-фанка. Финиш в большинстве отзывов длинный: мёд, специи, соль, кожа, фрукты, дерево, табак, минеральность, лёгкий дым, иногда кофе, орехи и дубильные ноты.
Оценки в текстах в основном высокие (примерно 87–96), и ряд дегустаторов называют виски превосходным, сбалансированным и сохраняющим характер дистиллерии даже в 30 лет. При этом звучат и критические замечания: излишняя мягкость и «одномерность» из-за батча и разбавления, доминирование дерева и танина в финише, меньшая индивидуальность по сравнению с более молодыми версиями, а также вопросы к цене и соотношению цены и качества. Один отзыв прямо говорит, что вкус уступает версии 2022 года и не хватает характерного стиля дистиллерии; другой — что при всей объективной высокости это не «Святой Грааль» и ожидания были выше. Несколько кратких отзывов ограничиваются общими словами вроде «идеальный баланс», «потрясающе» или перечислением нот без развёрнутой аргументации.
собрано 27/46 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-11-13T08:52:30Z · источник evidence
compared to last year, dirtier with more dunnage notes, but still in profile
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| Нос | 93 | NOSE - ripe yellow fruits, more sweetness, honey, milk chocolate, leather, something comes through that reminds me of the smell of a malting floor with scattered barley. |
| Вкус | 93 | TASTE - ripe pear, peach, brine, more dirty notes, dunnage, Werther's original, leather, mineral and oily. |
| Финиш | 92 | Finish - exotic wood, honey, cherries, dunnage, leather, wet hay, lingering |
Fruity, spicy, with little bit of SB funk, very drinkable - great!
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| Нос | 92 | Hay, honey, ripe yellow fruits, apple, peach, plum, cantaloup, hint of candied orange, whiff of vanilla, almonds, stones, limestone, little minerals, blossoms, little citric, spices, seabreeze, iodine, sweet pipe tobacco, icing sugar - very good! |
| Вкус | 93 | Oily, creamy, honey, spices, iodine, little salty, citric, good sweetness, typical SB dirt, hint of leather, yellow fruits, pepper, tobacco, wood spice - great! |
| Финиш | 93 | Medium long, warm, honey, spices, little salt, hint of leather, fruity, woody, tobacco |
Superb Springbank dram I've had among recent releases. Delicacy and smoothness up to the optimal level. Dried fruits like apricot, tropical fruits like pineapple, spices like anise and star anise, liquorice, as well as some apples and white hether floral and minty hasty Springbank's famous dusty flavor all combined. Upmost Springbank OB.
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| Нос | 93 | Candied peach, dried apricot, honey, vanilla crème brûlée, coconut, caramel, white chocolate, with hints of maraschino cherry and blackberry in the background. Mineral notes, slightly chalky accents, and a subtle peat smoke reminiscent of burning wood and damp earth after rainfall. |
| Вкус | 92 | Full and silky, with dominant notes of tropical fruits at the beginning, grilled pineapple, ripe mango, and orange seamlessly transitioning into hints of vanilla custard and sweet butter. The mid-palate reveals the influence of sherry casks, bringing subtle leathery tones, nuances of an old library, and a distinct note of raisins and dried dates. Over time, delicate spices such as nutmeg, white pepper, and a hint of anise emerge, adding a refined dryness. The peat smoke is gentle and well-integrated, giving the whisky a slightly maritime character with notes of salted caramel and a sea breeze. |
| Финиш | 93 | Long, elegant, and refined. It begins with a delicate sweetness of dried fruits and vanilla, gradually transitioning into drier leathery and tobacco notes. In the end, a light minerality remains, accompanied by subtle tannins and pleasant, warm hints of roasted nuts and espresso. A faint smoky haze lingers in the background, adding depth and character to the overall experience. |
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It has a strong sherry scent, somewhat reminiscent of woody perfumes, but the flavor is far inferior to the 2022 version. It lacks some of the distillery's distinctive character.
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нос 93 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Quick hit review. We need to talk about unrealistic expectations, and whether or not you should spend 1000 € or more on a bottle of malt. Even if it's Springbank. Their younger expressions are all bangers, so this 30 YO must be 100 points, surely? Not quite. Delightful notes of mango, papaya and lychee emerge from my 1920s blender's glass, and I'm getting candied orange slices, blueberries and hints of soot. Dry wood spices and a flowery scent come through, but there is no funk. Tropical and zesty in the arrival, the palate turns mildly dry and acidic, with distinct sherry notes starting to dominate. Charred wood, baked apple and a pinch of salt add complexity. The finish swings back towards sweet grapes, lemon rind and fresh herbs, and the smile on my face returns. This is objectively great whisky - and yet I'm slightly disappointed, as I was hoping for more. It is not the Holy Grail of single malts, at least not for me. RATING: 4.5/5.0 stars ≙ 91 pts → SUPERB
нос 93 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
Edit January 2026 after 6 months of air in the bottle: as almost always with Springbank, another points upgrade, +1 across the board - crazy fruit explosion - gummy bears on steroids, but hardly any smoke in the nose anymore. Springbank's DNA remains undeniable even after 30 years of maturation. And that's a good thing. It fits perfectly with the distillery's vertically integrated approach. A beautiful bottling, albeit without any major surprises.
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| Нос | 92 | A full-on burst of fruit. A whole fruit basket of bright fruits leaps out at you. Predominantly citrus fruits: pomelo, lime, honeydew melon, but also peach, papaya, ripe apple, grape, and banana. Add to that beeswax, the typical shell limestone, sea spray. And a hint of smoke. |
| Вкус | 91 | A brief flicker of woody notes, mixed with spices and nuts, hints at the wine's long aging. Then, an unusually high fruit intensity for Springbank emerges, overshadowed by the Campbeltown funk. The minerality, however, remains discernible. |
| Финиш | 89 | The Springbank character is clearly evident in the finish. The fruit notes fade away, leaving only the typical citrus notes, along with chalk, salt, and lingering smoke. |
Objectivity breaks down a little at this level, but somewhere between 91-93 points. Noticeable age and complexity, but preserves distillery character.
New Year: Old Whiskies, 01Jan2026: Daftmill 15yo OB 2006 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/206405/daftmill-2006 90- Clynelish Wy 1995 Apple Orchard https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/179702/clynelish-1995-wy 90+ Glen Keith 29yo PST 1992 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/189431/glen-keith-1992-pst 90- Dallas Dhu GM 1975 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/24840/dallas-dhu-1975-gm 88+ Linkwood 26yo SMWS 1990 #39.136 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/89715/linkwood-1990-smws-39136 90 Linkwood 28yo CA 1987 SB https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/77569/linkwood-1987-ca 90+ Linkwood 37yo GM 1939 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/206369/linkwood-1939-gm 90++ Probably Speyside's Finest 50yo DL 1967 XOP https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/110897/probably-speysides-finest-1967-dl 91- Springbank 30yo OB (2025) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/270988/springbank-30-year-old 92-
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Judging a Springbank 30 with 2cl isn't a full or complete assessment. Nevertheless, it's certainly a pleasure. Such complex and fine whiskies can only be fully appreciated and the whisky can only be fully appreciated if one can pour oneself from an open bottle, play with water and change glasses over several weeks. I tried my sample from the blender glass and didn't play with water. Here you can also find 92 points and more if you can refill.
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| Нос | 92 | Concentrated, fine, and ripe fruit sweetness. As is often the case with such old malts, the peat smoke is already very much in the background, characterized by maturity and smoothness. The aromas seem more sherry-like than the 15% cask content would suggest. I find that wonderful shoe polish and varnish note that only the best and oldest bourbon barrels eventually release. A salty note, less mineral than younger Springbank. The aroma is unfortunately a bit smooth, but this is not a single cask, but a batch from several casks. Fine, harmoniously round acacia honey, sweet and polished wood aromas, high-quality, soft leather, concentrated fruit cocktail (apricots), but overall not particularly fruity. |
| Вкус | 91 | On the palate, there's more salt and minerality, great soot aromas, a slight woodiness, and then ripe barley sugar flavors. In the middle, a few old sherry aromas (more old school), but the primary aromas are clearly spring distillate and old bourbon barrels. On the second sip, plums, oranges and a herbal note that I can't grasp. |
| Финиш | 91 | The mouthfeel is soft, almost too soft; it could have been a few percent more. A slight bitterness. The finish is long, but not intense or overly complex. Here, the palate can't quite keep up with the nose, lacking a bit of individuality and depth. But this is and remains an absolutely fine, enjoyable whisky of perfect quality. However, the aromas have become a bit one-dimensional due to the many casks used and the dilution. But the second and third sips become more intense and exciting. Oilier, more mineral, less bitter. As I've said, you can't fairly evaluate malts like this with a 2cl sample. With a second or third dram, I'm sure this is the pure pleasure of 92 points. |
Peach juice
I'm thirty today, let's drink some Springbank! 11Dec2025: Springbank 18yo OB (20/02) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/147952/springbank-18-year-old 90+ Springbank 18yo Sb 2000 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/131319/springbank-2000-sb 90- Springbank 20yo SS 2003 Fresh Port https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/251383/springbank-2003 88- Springbank 21yo Private Bottling 2000 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/219665/springbank-2000 91- Springbank 25yo OB (2023) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/248088/springbank-25-year-old 90- Springbank 1998 Vintage OB (2025) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/278270/springbank-1998 91- Springbank 30yo OB (2025) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/270988/springbank-30-year-old 91+ Springbank 30yo (2024) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/255270/springbank-30-year-old 92-
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A beautiful bourbon slightly dry aroma, and then everything is good, but still a bit dry, from start to finish a bit dry! (... Eh, I would like some zest and more density of body and depth, but it is what it is, so I won’t give it a 90, I just don’t know how to do it. 22 22+ 22 22+ 89
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
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Perfect balance
Amazing
нос 97 · вкус 96 · финиш 96
91/92/90/91
spices, apple, pear, tobacco, oak, apricot, peach, almond, vanilla, plum, papaya, plums, nuts, bit spicy, really enjoyable
Nose: Apple, toffee, hazelnut, smoke Taste: Apple, cream / Watery Finish: Apple, salt / Totally fresh red apple itself
Perfect balance
Unquestionably excellent, even though it might not be the most exciting spirit.
7 Colour: Sauternes 08. Legs: Fat and heavy. I don’t have a lot of expectations on whisky aged beyond 25yo for a reason, since cask management becomes critical - cask flavour can easily take over the distillate, overoxidized due to accumulated angle share, or cask can simply impart too much tannin. In this case, the nose has showed me a perfect picture but palate taken a steep fall. Nonetheless, it’s distinctively Springbank throughout and bourbon-led.
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| Нос | 90 | Distinctively chalky and tropical, common for aged Springbank. At this point the peat is almost completely gone. A bag of juicy fruit gummy - white grapes, blueberries, red apples, mango. A pinch of Himalayan pink rock salt. Empty cigar ash tray. Melted honeycomb wax at the back. |
| Вкус | 87 | Fizzy mouthfeel that gets increasingly mouth coating. Minerals. The ash is taking the front stage now, turmeric, burnt cinnamon, white pepper, nutmegs. Then earthy peat. Estery malt. The wood influence is rather mild. Thinner than expected. The rancio from Sherry casks only revealed at the very end. |
| Финиш | 84 | Long, moderately dry finish. Now it’s all oak and tannin. The wood has completely taken over the dram unfortunately. A little waxy and oily towards the very end. The fisherman’s rope style salinity has return too, distinctively Springbank. |
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
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| Нос | 91 | Gooseberries, pineapple, kiwi, porridge, banana, ginger, eucalyptus and lavender |
| Вкус | 93 | Prunes juice, pomelo, walnuts, tobacco, rosemary, leather, dark chocolate 90%, black pepper and black salsify |
| Финиш | 92 | Salted liquorice, dark roasted coffee beans, brownies, grapefruit, banana, eucalyptus and blackberries |
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Delicious, tropical fruits, cotton candy with vanilla.
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23+23+22+23
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During this Campbeltown tasting, six expressions were tasted that together provided a nice overview of the character and diversity of this iconic whisky region. The line-up consisted of: WB295658 Kilkerran 12 (2026) – 86 points WB293403 Kilkerran 8 (Batch 12) – 88 points WB293900 Longrow 100 Proof (Batch 2) – 85 points WB294212 Longrow 23 (Cadenhead's) – 88 points WB293494 Springbank 18 (2025) – 90 points WB270988 Springbank 30 (2025) – 88 points General impression It was a successful tasting in which both young and older expressions came into their own. For me, the Springbank 18 clearly stood out as the winner, followed by the Kilkerran 8 and the Longrow 23. The Springbank 30 was undoubtedly impressive, but at the same time raises questions about the price-quality ratio. Kilkerran 12 (2026) An accessible and honest whisky that delivers exactly what you would expect within its price range. Fresh on the nose, lightly peated, and friendly in character. Not particularly complex, but pleasant and well-balanced—a solid choice for everyday enjoyment. Kilkerran 8 (Batch 12) While the 12 is primarily mild, the 8 reveals a very different profile: powerful, full-bodied, and distinctly peated, with a lovely fruity undertone. An expressive whisky with plenty of character at an attractive price. Although the previous batch in particular was possibly even slightly more impressive, this remains a strong bottling. Longrow 100 Proof (Batch 2) This expression lags somewhat behind compared to the rest of the lineup. It lacks a clear focus and fails to truly excel anywhere. Certainly not bad, but not memorable either. Compared to the earlier Longrow RED series, this bottling feels like a step backward, although it must be said that that line itself was already showing signs of decline in the last (7-year-old) release. Longrow 23 (Cadenhead's) Here, a clear step up is taken in terms of complexity and depth. The age is clearly noticeable, with a refined balance between fruitiness and a light wine-like finish, despite the influence of sherry. An elegant and interesting whisky, although a slightly higher alcohol percentage would have given it extra power. The price is steep, and although the quality is high, there may be alternatives in this segment with a better price-quality ratio. Springbank 18 (2025) The absolute standout of the tasting. This whisky convincingly combines complexity, balance, and character. The subtle sharpness adds extra tension and makes it particularly captivating. Although this expression has become pricey by now, the price-quality ratio remains excellent. A bottle that is absolutely worth having—and opening. Springbank 30 (2025) An impressive, old whisky with a soft, round, and refined profile. Everything is right, but the price places this expression far out of reach for most enthusiasts. It raises the question of where the line lies between maturation and added value. Nevertheless, it remains a special experience to be able to taste this whisky. Conclusion Based purely on taste, the battle for me would be between the two Springbanks. Even without considering price, the 18 is my preference due to its liveliness and tension. Nevertheless, the 30 remains a unique experience—a whisky you won't soon forget. And should the chance arise to drink a glass of it again, it is undoubtedly a moment to cherish.
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tasted from a small Sample, thx Bob very consistent to the previous batches, bit more tropical compared with typical Springbank funk just look the notes from Vandeerwolf, cheers
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