DrOmega
Expert Senior
80
16 nov 2025 5:06 pm
The ABV is a bit high, but it is a nice, fresh-fruity whisky where the second half of the palate and the first part of the finish are the best.
Springbank 12-year-old Cask Strength
Springbank
WB 88.3 389 оценок 55.5 %vol 12 лет
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Суммаризация отзывов
Springbank 12-year-old Cask Strength в большинстве отзывов описывают как яркий, фруктовый и сбалансированный виски с морской солью, мёдом, ванилью и мягкой дымностью; при этом часть дегустаторов считает его одномерным, слишком пряным или неоправданно дорогим.
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В отзывах виски чаще всего характеризуют как мощный, но сбалансированный и элегантный, с чистой выдержкой в бурбонных бочках без влияния шерри. Отмечают яркую фруктовость — яблоки, груши, цитрус, ананас, персик и тропические фрукты, — а также мёд, ваниль, ирис, выпечку, солодовую сладость, минеральность и морскую соль при мягкой дымности и крепости 55,5%. Хвалят хорошую текстуру, маслянистость, хорошо интегрированный алкоголь и долгий финиш, а также «опасную» лёгкость питья; несколько человек называют этот релиз одним из лучших современных Springbank и «надёжным» виски, есть и восторженные оценки вплоть до сравнения с бурбонной версией Lagavulin 12.
Вместе с тем мнения неоднородны. Часть рецензентов считает виски одномерным, слишком пряным или недостаточно сложным, а один прямо называет работу посредственной; звучат сомнения в оправданности хайпа и цены выше 130 евро. В другой части отзывов указывают на чрезмерное влияние бочки, сухость и горечь, а также сравнивают с более дешёвым 5-летним 100 proof, не видя смысла переплачивать. Неоднократно отмечают, что аромат поначалу закрыт и требует времени в бокале или капли воды, после чего раскрывается фруктовыми и маслянистыми нотами; нос иногда называют скучноватым и «молодым», финиш — очень долгим, но несколько одномерным, алкоголь — на пределе, а сложность уступает насыщенности вкуса. Отдельно отмечают отсутствие привычной для Springbank «фанковой» ноты, а характер оценивают противоречиво — от «возвращения к классике» до «не похоже на привычный Springbank».
DrOmega
Expert Senior
80
16 nov 2025 5:06 pm
Hvdree
Connoisseur
89
22 nov 2025 12:34 am
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
LongPourAmourBlog
Expert Senior
91
26 nov 2025 11:20 am
Review online per 3 December 2025 on my blog that you can find on: www.longpouramour.com My conclusion, short and sweet: "What a brilliant piece of work. Let’s shock all the fans of the sherried drenched Springbank 15 and do a full bourbon of that one in three years!"
Old_Oak
Expert Junior
90
23 dec 2025 12:07 am
A quick thank you to a fair local whisky shop in western Münsterland! It was just sitting there on the shelf for under a hundred euros. No need to open it in person, no bundle. A special 12-year-old. The bourbon maturation tastes twice as good. Because of its simplicity, it has the potential to become my whisky of the year... If Tilo hadn't released the Royal Brackla 18y this year.
Popilll
Connoisseur
88
11 feb 2026 9:14 am
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Teawalker
Member Senior
87
14 feb 2026 5:34 pm
Canned fruit, marzipan, citrus notes, alcohol well integrated, orange peel, herbs.
Louisvandermeer
Expert Senior
87
15 mar 2026 3:39 pm
I understand that people go the extra mile to get their hands on a bottle. I don't think it's entirely worth the hype, certainly not with prices that easily pass 130 euros. It's good, but not that good in my opinion.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Much fuller and richer than the standard 10, with a particularly high amount of vanilla and honey. This is beautifully complemented by the presence of sea salt, lime juice, and fresh apples. Additionally, you have a hint of cinnamon and cocoa. |
| Вкус | 87 | For 55.5% abv, the taste is very smooth and soft, even though it immediately fills your mouth completely. Here, pears and apples take the lead, along with sea salt and seaweed. Additionally, you have flavors of blood oranges, a hint of ash, and honey. Very far in the background, there is a tiny hint of peat smoke. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium long, with flavors of oak, nutmeg, a nice dose of sea salt and hint of peat smoke. It's combining the whole dram into a whole again and inviting you for another sip. |
markjedi1
Connoisseur
86
15 mar 2026 4:02 pm
Fleur de Sel The 12-year-old cask-strength Springbank never disappoints. I previously tasted the following batches: 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, and 26, so I was really looking forward to tasting this Batch 28, which was released in 2025. It was blended from 100% bourbon casks and is surprisingly light in color. Let's get started! Fresh and lively on grass, mind you, earth, slate, honey, overripe apples, mustard seed, burlap sacks, and a subtle hint of peat: that's the nose of this Springbank in a nutshell. The house's DNA is unmistakable, and we can only applaud that. Nicely oily and immediately deliciously spicy on white pepper, liquorice, and calissa. Feel free to add some cardamom as well. White fruit, sweet butter, a pinch of fleur de sel, and quite a bit of honey. Surprising acidity and an overwhelmingly increasing smokiness make this a beautiful taste experience. Springbank pure and simple. I think it's fantastic. The finish is warm, long, and a tad dirty with vanilla and white fruit on its deathbed. Another very good batch (though not the best). Well worth the effort, if you can get your hands on it. Thanks for the sample, Manny!
DramALife
Connoisseur
86
25 apr 2026 8:36 pm
S 8 A rather clean SB on the nose. Palate starts with tingling spices which can be somewhat distracting, but the sweetness followed has restored balance. We don't see 100% bourbon 12yo cask strength often, and this is a good one at RRP. It has more maturaty than the 5yo 100 proof, less funk, and thus better balance overall.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Dried wallpaint dust. A soft layer of honeyed yellow fruits. Middle layer delivers dried kelp, a sliced of dried lemon, and a drop of balsamic venigar on fresh malt. The base is typiucal SB dunnage warehouse, wet and earthy, with depth but not funky. A touch of butter popcorn as it breaths. Peat is gentle and from a distance. |
| Вкус | 85 | Ginger, chili flakes, cardamom, spicy oak landing in a nutshell. Then honey & golden syrup coated peated malt. Mildly oily mouthfeel. Tobacco and ashy smoke slowly surfacing from the back. A touch of wet herbs. Gets more fruity as it swirls, think white fruits. |
| Финиш | 86 | Mid, slowly drying finish. There's more tannin than expected here for a 12yo, rather active bourbon cask this is. Oak. Liquid honey infused with vanilla blossom. A faint touch of smouldering oak and black tea. |
Igitor
Connoisseur
88
21 jul 2026 5:41 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
The_Independent
Expert Senior
87
23 aug 2026 5:14 pm
нос 86 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
TachibanaNeko
Expert Senior
87
06 sep 2026 11:30 am
Mediocre work. It has the characteristic flavor of Springbank. The middle and last part is pleasant and sweet, but the flavor lacks variation and the body is rough and filled with stimulation.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Jimbeau
Connoisseur
89
28 sep 2026 11:48 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
final_conflict
Member Senior
86
17 dec 2025 10:13 pm
Aromas of pears, apples, apricots, plums, ash, and tobacco. The palate features tart apples, a light hint of lemon, ash and peat, smoke, and popcorn. The finish is oily and bready – baked crust and tart apples, as well as baked apples, with a slight bitterness. The finish is long, tart, and sour – sour apples, ume, pepper, allspice, and pickled lime.
Casketje
Expert Senior
88
21 dec 2025 5:08 pm
The 2021 100% bourbon 12 year old cask strength is probably one of the nicest modern Springbanks I've ever had - so obviously I got very excited when I saw 2025 would again be full bourbon maturation. I tried it in a festival setting first and thought it was quite average, not bad but also nothing amazing. Tried it again the other day and I found it a lot nicer. I do still find it fairly... one dimensional for Springbank, but then again I haven't played around with water yet - that'll be for next time. Some versions of the 12 yo CS can be quite aggressive and alcohol forward - this one doesn't have that and is very palatable straight from a fresh bottle. Definitely looking forward to exploring this one even more.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Christzzz
Expert Senior
88
19 jan 2026 6:17 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
alex..w..fan
Connoisseur
87
01 feb 2026 8:57 am
Kyiv Whisky Dram 2026, cold room after electrical problems, - - it didn't hurt the whisky, - A calm, pleasant, tasty whisky! Okay, I'll try it later in a warm place, but for now 22 22 21 22 87
DrPepper_Addict
Connoisseur
87
04 feb 2026 3:53 pm
gaboruso
Connoisseur
88
28 feb 2026 7:55 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Dirac
Connoisseur
87
11 mar 2026 4:32 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | It's relatively enclosed but has a salty taste. |
| Вкус | 88 | Mineral-scented buttery moisturizing |
| Финиш | 88 | It has a sweet aftertaste |
Kempel
Expert Junior
88
29 mar 2026 5:03 pm
Mark-E
Connoisseur
89
29 mar 2026 9:19 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
ralfy09
Expert Senior
91
22 apr 2026 10:23 pm
Another fantastic Springbank 12 bottling. What makes it special is its pure bourbon maturation. Without the sherry influence, the actual distillate shines through more clearly, in my opinion. Others will miss the sherry component. I appreciate the decision to use pure bourbon cask maturation for Batch 28. For me, it's a great success.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 90 | Fresh citrus notes, caramel, vanilla, honey. Pineapple, orange, mandarin. Lime, a hint of cookie dough. Slowly, a subtle smokiness emerges. A touch of the characteristic Springbank funk. But significantly less than in the 10-year-old. A wonderfully fruity nose. |
| Вкус | 92 | A very powerful start. Brown caramel, honey, malty notes. Again pineapple, orange, lime, ginger. A fresh spiciness from black pepper. The smoke emerges. It's very creamy on the palate. Mineral notes, pebbles, chalk. Fresh, maritime notes, a touch of seaweed, sea salt. |
| Финиш | 90 | It has a medium to long finish. The fruity notes have a distinct citrus influence. The mineral notes persist. The smoke remains in the background but lingers until the end. A sea salt note hangs on the lips. |
Gous
Connoisseur
88
30 may 2026 11:29 am
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Smoking_Ice
Expert Senior
88
21 jun 2026 7:24 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
jay83
Expert Senior
90
18 sep 2026 8:59 pm
As always rock-solid, straight, honest and reliable. Bourbon matured Whisky as it should be…
Will_iam
Connoisseur
89
21 dec 2025 12:28 pm
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
NanyangAqua
Member Senior
90
29 dec 2025 1:27 am
Nose: pear, smoke, wheat, some sea salt Mouth: fruit juice, green fruits, white sugar, smoked wheat
rvangerwen29
Connoisseur
88
01 jan 2026 3:27 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
chormoon
Expert Senior
89
04 jan 2026 11:19 am
Bright yellow fruit, clean wheat aroma and sea salt.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Kite
Expert Junior
87
05 jan 2026 7:59 am
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
junyvyao
Connoisseur
86
07 jan 2026 3:48 pm
The spices were too strong, which detracted from the score.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
JacobaEd
Connoisseur
89
20 jan 2026 10:17 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
irrerelevant
Expert Senior
88
27 jan 2026 8:52 pm
Clarity, precision, pineapple, sea buckthorn, lighter fuel, paraffin, light wheat pastry, surprisingly intense peat smoke This distillate just works, though I miss a bit of dirt and sherry
Jakub_P
Expert Senior
88
17 mar 2026 8:37 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Stuerzi
Expert Senior
89
26 mar 2026 8:19 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
Fight65
Connoisseur
90
29 mar 2026 3:23 pm
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
springsuck
Expert Junior
88
25 apr 2026 9:33 am
normal
Hanqing_Zhu
Expert Senior
87
15 oct 2026 5:15 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
TheWhiskySloth
Expert Senior
89
21 nov 2025 12:46 am
Immediately presented with buttery custard pastries; pasta da nata and lightly spiced pain au raisin. Then baked apples, white flowers, the aroma of swimming pools and the familiar minerals; bitter dry oak, a cold sooty hearth and a surprising touch of mango juice. The palette is really very oily with a lovely interplay of sweet and salty. The finish is sooty with lanolin with a lingering touch of tropical fruit. The progression of this dram is beautiful. It’s very approachable and dangerously drinkable.
Ninofdram
Connoisseur
89
02 dec 2025 3:41 pm
нос 87 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
dapoinbua
Connoisseur
88
05 dec 2025 11:10 am
sted
Expert Senior
89
22 dec 2025 2:25 pm
Bourbon_Queen_B
Member Senior
91
12 jan 2026 8:21 am
We particularly like this batch. Typical Springbank 12. I'm already giving it 91 points, my husband is still at 90.
Archer
Connoisseur
88
17 jan 2026 10:34 pm
Maturation in 100% bourbon casks – a dream come true for me, an old bourbon cask lover. Right? Both on the nose and palate, I caught myself thinking that around 10% sherry casks in the mix would be quite nice and give it that certain something. Oops. No, it's perfectly fine as it is. The thing with the sherry casks is just a personal phase, it'll pass. Initial positive developments with increasing oxygen contact are already noticeable; this could be one of those batches that benefits from the decreasing fill level in the bottle.
Rebelliousgang
Expert Senior
88
01 mar 2026 2:18 pm
moderate
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Damek
Connoisseur
88
10 mar 2026 9:16 am
Rating: 88.50 A very consistent whisky from start to finish.
waldwhisky
Connoisseur
90
31 mar 2026 9:15 pm
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Lego
Expert Senior
89
04 apr 2026 7:44 pm
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
milesforwin
Expert Junior
86
18 jul 2026 5:29 pm
Tasted neat and rested 15min; neck pour. This is darker than the regular 10. More layers. This needs time and air I'm sure, but it's fantastic.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Caramel syrup Sweet red apple, ripe pineapple Playdough Chili lime rub Fresh scone, malt Cocoa Citrus Oak Floral Sea breeze With 0.5mL water: Wood varnish, more caramel |
| Вкус | 85 | Apple cinnamon oatmeal Stewed red fruits Dark chocolate Apricot Nice chili heat Malt Salt With 0.5mL water: Not as dense, loses the chili heat; more doughy, pineapple comes through |
| Финиш | 87 | Long, heat, chili, cocoa, burnt sugars. This is very nice. I can still taste it 10min later. |
Xero24140
Expert Junior
87
24 sep 2026 11:07 pm
On the nose, not so strong bold notes. But on the palate it's different. A lot of white pepper and cinnamon, also vanilla, other spices, orange, peach, menthol notes. Also peat, smoke and sea salt. Reminds me of heavily fried pork. I would not say it's the most pleasant single malt I've had, but it's unique, bold, complex, and has an incredible oily, waxy mouthfeel. One of the best texture of any whisky I've tried. A very long dry finish.
jazza
Expert Senior
87
14 oct 2026 10:20 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | A nose in between, with really young malty notes, and nice standard notes from what we could expect from a SP 12yo. Mirabelle plum, light cigar box, citric notes, wet iron, white pepper. |
| Вкус | 88 | Nice body structure as usual, clean and sharp, vanilla in big quantity, salt, mirabelle jam, pepper and sweetness. Not complex at all and we start to feel the ABV not ultra integrated. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium long, mainly on vanilla, peat and white pepper, added to mirabelle plum and on too much spices. The alcohol is not really under control here, and hit the palate. The bourbon cask was too active for me and at the end eat the distillat a bit. Not my favourite batch. |
DLi
Expert Senior
89
22 nov 2025 6:07 pm
Neck pour. Provisional score. Excellently austere, with wonderful texture and complexity in the palate.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
chichibufan
Expert Junior
91
07 dec 2025 9:41 pm
Quite simply: an instant classic. After a long wait, Springbank finally returns to what many consider the purest and most honest expression of the distillery’s character: 100% maturation in bourbon casks. No wine influence, no sherry dominance – just pristine wood management and unapologetically traditional Campbeltown spirit. Batch 28 is a masterfully judged assemblage of first-class bourbon barrels, selected not for loud impact but for balance, structure, and depth. The result is a whisky that feels both powerful and composed: firm malt sweetness, mineral oils, coastal salinity, gentle smoke, waxy textures and that unmistakable mechanical, slightly funky Springbank DNA running through every layer. Bottled at full cask strength, without chill filtration and without colouring, this release delivers intensity with precision rather than brute force. It is expressive, complex and deeply satisfying – a whisky that rewards attention and evolves constantly in the glass. For long-time Springbank devotees, Batch 28 feels like a homecoming. For collectors and purists, it already reads as a benchmark release – one of those bottlings that will be referenced years from now when people talk about why Springbank’s bourbon-cask style still defines the category. A modern classic the moment it was released.
kedaya
Expert Junior
89
21 dec 2025 8:39 am
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Carl_DJB
Expert Senior
88
29 jan 2026 12:55 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Glenrothes1973
Connoisseur
88
29 jan 2026 11:06 pm
Tried from a 2cl sample
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
martinseco
Expert Senior
88
13 feb 2026 12:53 pm
This penultimate sample was perhaps the highlight of our Springbank tasting. Aged exclusively in bourbon barrels, 12 years old, and bottled at cask strength! Accordingly, it offered slightly bitter oak, citrus and other fruit notes, and a subtle peat smoke. Excellent!
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
feolai
Connoisseur
88
20 feb 2026 3:58 pm
A masterclass in balance and finesse. It's both powerful and impossibly elegant.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Joca2745
Expert Senior
86
10 mar 2026 1:43 am
86- Small 4cl sample only. Very different from the previous batch 27. This one is bolder, more unique, less pleasant according to my personal preferences. I would pay 100 euros max for this one, where I maybe would push to 120 for batch 27 (both not feasible, still).
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Very light, zesty, maritime, ethereal, initially it does not feel like a Springbank. Sea salt, wet sand, fresh sour fruits (kiwi, grapefruit, unripe pear). Toasted bourbon wood with a spiky and fresh white pepper twist, the usual farmy and industrial lightly peated barley notes start creeping up only after 10-15 minutes of breathing time. Very mineral, limestone, raw and fresh vegetal notes (turnip, celery). Feels younger than 12, but it pulls it off very convincingly. |
| Вкус | 86 | Wow, what a shift from the nose. Creamy, sugary sweet upfront (almost like a good white rum), warm, a bit more mature here. Wood and barley oils, aromatic spices, a bit dry, way less mineral, tropical fruits once again. More Springbank character the more one chews, that unique barley note, almost cowshed-like, together with the exact smoke level I usually prefer. Wild shift. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium length, quite nice, cohesive. Warm, the dryness does not keep developing, replaced instead with aromatic chocolate notes. Still fresh and strongly mineral, yet the character gets somewhat lost as was the case with the nose. The smoke prevails joining hands with some toasted barley. A very suggestive whisky, that evokes more than delivers, while still remaining immensely fascinating, IMO. |
holborndrinker
Connoisseur
85
06 may 2026 11:07 pm
A dram made for drinker's, by drinkers. As the father in law might say - get it down yer.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Lemon sherberts and York paving stones. Quite delicate on the nose. |
| Вкус | 86 | The mouthfeel is good as it has a bit of chew to it - the taste starts off with sharp, citrus notes - there is a whisper of smoke in the background with the alcohol providing a nice hit of white pepper heat. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium to long - the alcohol provides a robust, sharp finish that strips the tastebuds of your tongue. Has put a smile on my face. |
glen efze
Connoisseur
89
08 jun 2026 11:46 am
Springbank 12 Cask Strength – a whisky that, even now, when many claim the whisky hype is over, is impossible to find. At least not at a decent price. Perhaps it's possible to get hold of it if you have a good local dealer. Online, it's no longer available, at least not when I finally heard it might be. So, once again, a sample will have to suffice. Batch 28 was released in autumn 2025 and is a pure ex-bourbon maturation with a light golden color. glen-efze.de
WARciech
Expert Senior
87
27 aug 2026 3:37 pm
Dawon_Yim
Newbie
89
29 sep 2026 3:36 pm
consider this a bourbon-cask whisky that really showcases Springbank's signature dustiness. While the nose isn't an outright explosion of aromas, the maritime brine, soft vanilla, and gentle peat come together in great harmony. The peach notes feel a bit more subdued compared to Batch 29. On the palate, a bold punch of salinity and peat surges forward, accompanied by a rich, pronounced sweetness. If you're looking for a more balanced bourbon-cask profile, Batch 29 seems like the right pick. But if you want that raw, rugged character and quintessential Springbank funk, Batch 28 is definitely the way to go.
minialkoff
Connoisseur
87
29 sep 2026 7:54 pm
21+22+22+22
Nikilema
Expert Senior
87
11 jan 2026 9:52 pm
It needs quite a bit of water, then it becomes beautifully fruity and opens up, lots of pear, vanilla Danish pastry with icing.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
jam_liang
Expert Senior
87
27 jan 2026 12:53 am
Slightly disappointing; the pure bourbon cask didn't bring out the springbank flavor itself, and instead had an overpowering cask taste.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Rosebanker66
Expert Senior
90
07 feb 2026 11:00 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | Reserved |
| Вкус | 90 | I love it neat in bourbon |
| Финиш | 90 | central aisle and pleasant |
SingleHandedSailor
Expert Junior
87
13 feb 2026 7:44 pm
100% bourbon makes him a bit one dimensional and straight forward 12 CS SB. Nevertheless, the character stays strong and powerful. A proper Springbank. Hats off to this unique distillery! However, compared head to head with 5 yo. 100 proof (that I liked very much lately), I can’t see why I should hunt down the more expensive one.
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
kimjj300
Newbie
90
09 mar 2026 5:53 pm
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
MrPatryk1
Expert Senior
88
29 mar 2026 7:41 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
kanpai79
Specialist
88
14 apr 2026 9:17 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
JoshNRW
Connoisseur
88
02 may 2026 10:22 pm
Thanks for the sample Slàinte Mhath. The aroma profile is surprising at first, and I was even a little disappointed. The longer it breathes, the broader and oilier the aromas become. Nevertheless, only a generous 88 points overall (actually more like 87.5). This whisky reminds me a lot of the 5yo 100 Proof (ID 288206) I had in my glass earlier. Only it's about 7 years more mature and has more depth.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | The nose is a bit of a surprise, and I don't think I've ever had a Springbank 12 CS like this in my glass before. The aromas are very citrusy, then, with more air, the mineral notes of limestone and dry peat emerge. Pineapple, which becomes increasingly oily. The typical Springbank character, especially that of the 12 CS, is only very subtly present in the background; barely perceptible. |
| Вкус | 88 | 87.5 The aromas here are very much in the direction of grain, fructose, a touch of sea salt, and grilled oranges. In the middle, dry, slightly sour-bitter wood aromas with ester notes. |
| Финиш | 87 | The mouthfeel is robust, angular, and slightly bitter. The sweetness and saltiness alternate in a rather simple way. The smoky aromas are somewhat cold and dry, and the finish is medium-long. |
Tom na Gruagaich
Connoisseur
88
10 may 2026 9:15 pm
An intense, pure Springbank with wonderful notes of orange peel, citrus, sea air, and a delicate sweetness, along with a good amount of minerality. It's really enjoyable after a few minutes in the glass. Interestingly, you almost miss the sherry influence. This is pure pleasure, practically a significantly more mature version of the 5-year-old 100 proof. I like it a lot.
Qiefangbai
Connoisseur
88
27 may 2026 5:26 pm
A very direct pleasure, lacking variety.
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| Нос | 89 | Aloe vera, cantaloupe, orange blossom, mint, minerals, cream; once it's awakened, it will have the scents of spices, dried tobacco, rubber products, etc. |
| Вкус | 88 | The initial notes are citrus, coconut sugar, and cantaloupe; the middle notes bring up honey and cream flavors; and the final notes have some white pepper and malty sweetness. |
| Финиш | 88 | Creamy frosting ice cream, oil, mint, fructose, tobacco |
Stefan666
Connoisseur
87
21 jun 2026 8:40 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
saiii
Expert Senior
88
21 jun 2026 9:24 pm
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| Нос | 89 | Light alcohol prickle. Classic Springbank, with mineral notes and malty sweetness. Honey and vanilla, yellow fruits and citrus, alongside sea breeze, bonfire smoke, and a gentle smoky edge. |
| Вкус | 88 | Almost no alcohol prickle. In line with the nose, with malt remaining very prominent. Minerals and earth, apple, pear, and citrus, with a savory coastal salinity, light smoke, and spice. |
| Финиш | 88 | Long. Malty sweetness runs throughout, alongside fruit, mineral notes, sea breeze, oak, and smoke. |
navymera
Expert Junior
90
17 aug 2026 5:02 pm
August 2026 Taipei 6,000TWD S90
Macallan1968
Expert Senior
92
05 dec 2025 1:31 pm
нос 92 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
eddi14
Expert Senior
90
22 jan 2026 3:35 am
whiskyfan_olli
Expert Senior
90
22 jan 2026 3:36 am
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
rickypeng
Connoisseur
88
10 feb 2026 4:59 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Krystian_T
Expert Junior
87
13 feb 2026 9:42 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | some exotic fruits mixed with orchard fruit, marzipan in chocolate, pears in brine, |
| Вкус | 87 | exotic fruits, a bit of chocolate-covered marzipan, minerality, a touch of sweet almonds |
| Финиш | 87 | medium length, fruity and marzipan, warming, |
Yarema
Expert Senior
88
04 mar 2026 9:07 pm
Finally this bottle reached me. The aroma is a bit closed, you need to let it breathe. A bit sharp and dry aroma. Then the classic notes of the distillery in bourbon - malt + minerals + salt + wax + oak + dust. A bit sharp and dry aroma. An empty glass is wonderful! The taste is dry + alcohol + dry grass + oak, but not bourbon. The taste is closer to Hazelburn. I would say that this is oak, which is squeezed into malt and alcohol + a little bourbon. The aftertaste is hay + oak + malt, but very dry. The impression that dryness in whisky has long become mainstream, and balanced sweetness is not good. In my opinion it is a pity... Nose - 22 Taste - 22 Finish - 21 Balance - 22 Rating - 87 Maybe after a breath of fresh air the day became better, or another day, different feelings...) And in the aroma and taste appeared delicate coniferous notes. That's why I love Springbank... Everything becomes smooth and in the style of the distillery! Nose - 22 Taste - 22 Finish - 22 Balance - 22 Rating - 88
Tommy7817
Expert Senior
89
21 apr 2026 4:10 pm
maltaholic
Connoisseur
87
13 may 2026 10:50 am
Of course, the subtle smokiness of Springbank is present, but the delicate wood notes of the ex-bourbon come through beautifully! Excellent!
Sweetspot
Connoisseur
89
21 jun 2026 10:43 am
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
MLE
Connoisseur
89
23 jul 2026 1:24 am
нос 87 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
TommyHan
Connoisseur
89
29 aug 2026 2:45 am
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
FrankDrebin
Member Senior
85
05 sep 2026 9:46 pm
The dram sits open in the glass for an hour to breathe. Even after an hour, the nose is still somewhat closed. A teaspoon of water does it a world of good. Overall, a very nice, charming, complex, bright, and sparkling whisky that you can really immerse yourself in, but it's not worth the hype surrounding it. At €90, it's a real steal and a must-buy. But beyond that, not really for me personally. Nevertheless, it's a fantastic piece of craftsmanship with a very complex and impressive result. I'm impressed by the mouthfeel, the taste, and the aroma profile. The nose is too timid, the finish is very long, but somewhat one-dimensional. Still, a great whisky.
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| Нос | 82 | First attempt: I know I'm not making any friends here, but the nose is terribly boring to me at first. Not much is happening. Worse still, strange notes are wafting into my nose: mustard seeds, yuck. Butter cookie – nice. Toasted almond, damp paper. A very young and somewhat flat, alcoholic nose. Mustard again, I don't like that. There's caramel too. That's nice. So, honestly: it's not exactly blowing me away. Maybe a little water will do it some good! With a teaspoon of water: Yes, much better! Mint is there now, spearmint gum, the mustard is gone. Grapefruit, cotton candy, vanilla, brioche, and butter cookie emerge. Very typical bourbon maturation. Still not a dominant, powerful, impressive nose. It smells fine, delicate, and sweet. But restrained. Pleasant, I must say. But it's not going to win you over. You have to give him time and patiently coax him out of his corner. |
| Вкус | 89 | Oh yes, this is something! Wow! Neat, I get a very sweet and spicy impression at first, very mouth-filling and oily: it's practically sparkling! A wonderfully sweet and sour, powerful whisky that spreads its spice load throughout the entire mouth. The alcohol is superbly integrated; the spiciness doesn't come from the alcohol. The entire edge of my tongue glows with white pepper and cinnamon. It's not the most delicious whisky I've ever had, but it's certainly one of the impressive ones. Second and third sips: A lovely sweetness and a lovely acidity go hand in hand; there's a really great pressure from the bourbon casks. Neat, a very, very exciting whisky that consistently delivers sweetness, acidity, spiciness, and—yes, even this—a delicate bitterness to the tongue. Nicely complex. The tongue is incredibly busy. My brain isn't yet able to differentiate much. All in all, very densely interwoven and powerful. I haven't yet found many individual aromas. I think it's time for a teaspoon of water. With water, it's instantly sweeter, creamier. Marshmallow, still a tingling spice, white pepper, and cinnamon remain, but everything is sweeter, like marshmallow wafers from a fair, very mouth-filling. Creamy vanilla candy, homemade caramel, espresso, Big Red bubble gum, dark honey. With water, the lovely acidity is a bit gone, but the sweet flavors are finer, more complex, and more diverse. You feel like you're at a fairground stall with bacon, roasted almonds, and those mealy bubblegum cigarettes. I don't get the typical Springbank experience of cow dung, harbor basin, and decay at all. I have a consistently fine, delicate, sweet, complex, voluminous, and very intense bourbon cask experience. |
| Финиш | 85 | Very long-lasting, very warming, peppery, tingling, powerful, impressive – initially sweet, then dry and bittersweet. Big Red chewing gum. |
Yasu89
Expert Senior
88
04 dec 2025 1:09 am
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Boros
Expert Junior
89
21 dec 2025 9:17 pm
Jour.Ray
Expert Senior
88
31 dec 2025 9:44 am
Telekomet
Expert Senior
88
21 jan 2026 5:41 pm
It needs a little hand warmth, but with patience and time in the glass it will become better and more complex. [88~91] complex, interesting, fun, I can spend more time with it, "want it" :-D
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| Нос | 89 | Sweetened citrus fruit, hints of elderflower and pineapple, apricot, blossom honey, wax, grain, chalk, dusty, restrained wood and spice, very well-integrated alcohol. |
| Вкус | 87 | Less complex than on the nose, but a surprising fudge note emerges. The alcohol is barely perceptible here as well. |
| Финиш | 88 | It ends with a very nice blend of mineral-exotic fruits, elderflower and fudge, which lasts a medium to long time. Dangerously delicious! |
Nebuchadnezzar
Connoisseur
88
02 feb 2026 12:06 pm
Kyiv Whisky Dram 31.01.2026
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
90ClubWhisky
Connoisseur
89
07 mar 2026 9:19 pm
Light, dark straw color. Oily structure.
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| Нос | 90 | Light and pleasant, yet well-balanced. Delicate fruity notes. Citrus and orchard fruit. Light sweetness. Vanilla. Ripe, juicy red apples. Still hanging on the tree, but already at the perfect moment to be picked. Vanilla pudding. Napoleon cake. Cinnamon. Apples, halved and dusted with cinnamon. |
| Вкус | 88 | Orchard fruit. Red apples, baked. A touch of dirt. Dust. A little ash. A dying fire. An oak barrel. Spices. Black pepper. Ginger. Cocoa. Black coffee. Coffee beans. A rather oily texture. |
| Финиш | 89 | Red apples roasted in a fire. Orchard fruit. Citrus. Cinnamon. Spices. Other spices. White pepper. A bit of oak. Ash. Dust. Dirt. Minerality. Oak barrel. Long finish. |
Spoerkel
Connoisseur
90
20 mar 2026 10:09 pm
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Tordeaux
Connoisseur
87
29 mar 2026 12:36 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
KrolikMorski
Expert Senior
89
24 jun 2026 8:27 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
TurboMcKwek
Connoisseur
88
20 aug 2026 9:36 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
TaichiPanda
Member Senior
90
14 oct 2026 4:05 pm
Springbank 12 Years Old Cask Strength | Batch 28 (2025 Release) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Distillery: Springbank Age: 12 Years Old Region: Campbeltown ABV: 55.5% Batch: Batch 28 Distilled: c.2013 Bottled: 03/09/2025 Cask Type: 100% Bourbon (1st Fill & Refill Ex-Bourbon) Color: Pale Golden Summary: A strong Genting 12 cask strong, pure bourbon cask, with sea salt and intense tropical fruit notes, centered around pineapple, ripe pear, and melon, and noticeably oily. After eight months of decanting, it reached its peak. The bright fruit, sea salt, and oiliness blended almost perfectly. If you didn't give it a 90, perhaps you were too impatient and didn't give it enough time.
Vintage~1973~
Expert Senior
89
14 oct 2026 11:34 pm
нос 87 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Bart-msb
Expert Senior
89
06 dec 2025 10:06 am
A real classic 100% bourbon cask Springbank! Great Springbank profile, perfect cask influence.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Whiskyslam
Connoisseur
87
19 dec 2025 4:00 pm
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
MichalESTD1986
Connoisseur
88
29 dec 2025 12:09 am
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
hejjaction
Member Senior
88
04 jan 2026 1:24 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
BehindSpace
Connoisseur
90
07 jan 2026 5:35 pm
fruity, vanilla, sugary-sweet little to no smoke. No obvious "funk" like other bottlings. The alcohol is perfectly integrated, undetectable in the nose. Not youthful in his nose. Rather well-matured. His nose could easily pass for older. more yellow, sugary fruits. No acidity was noticeable. A little bit of oak/wood. Unfortunately, there's not much tropical fare. That would be absolutely amazing. The taste matches the smell. Everything mentioned above is repeated and tastes absolutely delicious. Here too, I am particularly surprised by the perfectly integrated alcohol. Nothing sour here either. It tolerates water... it doesn't make it any better. It doesn't make it any worse either. It just has a slightly more mentholated scent in the nose. For me personally, one of the best newer Springbank 12s. For me, it's also better than any of the "newer" SB15 editions... I forgot... Disclaimer at the end: Anyone who knows me knows that I particularly enjoy smoke, especially when combined with pure ex-bourbon. This is obviously perfect for me. Fortunately, I don't find anything here that I normally dislike (youth, woody sourness, excessive alcohol, spiciness). Points: to follow....
kbs26
Connoisseur
89
11 jan 2026 4:43 pm
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
TheWhiskySlaughter
Expert Senior
88
19 jan 2026 3:00 pm
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
macste
Expert Senior
86
08 mar 2026 9:17 am
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Basquiat
Expert Junior
90
11 apr 2026 1:09 pm
nice work !
valasios
Connoisseur
89
28 may 2026 8:07 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
whiskybdg
Expert Senior
89
30 aug 2026 9:16 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
SimonOHA
Expert Senior
88
23 oct 2026 8:44 pm
It's not complex, the alcohol is on the limit, but it's so good and well made, as usual.
stalker1971
Expert Senior
89
21 dec 2025 4:43 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Jespersen8
Expert Senior
89
31 jan 2026 9:03 am
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
cachalot14
Connoisseur
89
02 feb 2026 10:18 pm
Rich vanilla and peach flavors
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Magnolialin
Expert Senior
89
04 feb 2026 1:57 am
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
fun taster
Expert Senior
86
06 feb 2026 7:58 pm
GIORGOS
Connoisseur
88
18 feb 2026 1:14 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
neus007
Expert Senior
88
20 feb 2026 9:46 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
LakatosKE
Connoisseur
90
16 mar 2026 10:36 pm
Stanzeflasche
Connoisseur
89
09 may 2026 3:35 am
Wax and crushed plums, young wood, freshly cut hay, candied lemon, mirabelle plums, very light smoky notes. Pastry cream, grapefruit, banana, white currants. Molasses and an unlit cigar. On the palate, wheat and blond tobacco, dry straw, but also oily, olive oil, custard, vanilla extract, and intense spices: pepper, clove, cumin. Perhaps a hint of clementine zest. A long, explosive finish that keeps building, with coal dust, milk chocolate, crushed roots, peanuts, a pinch of salt, candied apples. Mineral notes. The distillery's character is a little less remarkable, however it is very pleasant to drink, with a nice balance, and lots of fruit, cream and wax. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/05/springbank-12-yo-cask-strength-batch-28.html
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
daevid
Member Senior
88
14 jun 2026 10:18 pm
It is the Campeltown version of the bourbon aged Lagavulin 12. If it was half priced, this would be my daily dram.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
pepappp
Expert Junior
89
05 jul 2026 1:51 am
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
bankimate
Connoisseur
89
22 sep 2026 8:01 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
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179.90 € | —Springbank | — | 119.50 € 110.46 €–127.53 € · 9 из 18 | -50.5% | 186.00 € | +3.3% | 130.00 € | -38.4% |
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199.99 € | —Springbank | -82.1% | 119.50 € 110.46 €–127.53 € · 9 из 18 | -67.4% | 186.00 € | -7.5% | 130.00 € | -53.8% |
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