Springbank 1990 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Springbank 1990 Sherry

Springbank

Campbeltown · United Kingdom

3.5
★★★½

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
12 years
ABV
52.4%
Volume
750 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Springbank
Distillation Year
1990
Bottling Year
06.2003
Cask Types
Sherry butt

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Lowest Price:€403.43(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Alrite then, time for a dram. 🥃 Nose is strong, smells like toasted wood and a dash of citrus. Not too heavy. Sips smooth, bit of warmth spreads out quickly. Tastes sweet at the end, reminds me of sticky dates. 😌 No harsh bite, just a nice steady feeling. Could drink a whole bottle quietly lol. 👌 Proper comfy stuff.

2#2

Right then, poured a glass by the fire. 🧱 Smells like dried fruits and honey, proper cosy. 🍯 First sip hits warm, bit of spice on the tonge. Finish is long, makes you wanna relax. Not too heavy, just right for the evening. 🥃 Lovely stuff definitly. Cheers.

3#3

Proper dram, this. Nose hits wi’ rich honeycomb, a whisper of orange peel, and a faint whiff of seaside bonfire. 👃 Palate’s all dark toffee, spiced apple crumble, and a cheeky bit of black pepper warmth. Finish hangs about – gentle oak and a curl of peat smoke that don’t overstay. Luvly drop. Cheers 🥃

4#4

A bit smoky, love that warmth 🔥 Hints of vanilla and caramel, quite lovely really. Some fruit notes come through, apple or pear? Smooth finish, ideal for a quiet night in. 👍 Occasional spice, like a touch of cinnamon. Good dram!

5#5

Right, just had a sip of this one. Wow, it's proper smoky 🔥 but not in a harsh way. Almost like a bonfire on the beach at night. There's a lovely sweetness underneath, mabye honey or toffee, that balances it all out. Oh, and a bit of oak and vanilla coming through now. Very smooth. Quite warming going down, that's for sure. 😊 Some spice, like cinnamon or ginger, too. It's got a good, long finish. Really makes you savour it. 👍 Yeah, I'm enjoying this. A proper winter warmer, this is.

6#6

Right then, trying this one... First off, it's proper smoky - not like a bonfire, more like a distant campfire on a damp evening. 👃💨 Then it gets all... butterscotch? Like, warm toffee apples you'd get at a fair. There's a bit of fruit in there too - maybe stewed plums or something. Finish is long, a bit woody, with this surprising little kick of black pepper at the end. 🌶️ Overall, it's a proper winter warmer, that. Makes you think of comfy armchairs and rain on the windowpane. 💺🌧️ Bit o' chocolatey depth too, I reckon. Y'know, like the good stuff.

7#7

Nose: Proper decent, smells like bonfire smoke mixed with honey 🍯 and a bit of vanilla. Palate: Nice and smooth, getting some caramel and a wee bit of spice, like cinnamon. Finish: Hangs about nicely, with a warm, slightly oaky aftertaste. 🔥 A right loovely dram, that.

8#8

Right, so this one's kinda interesting, yeah? Initial nose is all apple and a bit of spice 🍎. Then you get this proper creamy, buttery thing. Really nice. On the palate, it's smooth but with a kick. Gets a bit smoky, almost peaty, with some dark chocolate and a bit of orange peel. Very rich. Finish is long and warming, leaves a sort of sweet, honeyed note. It's really well balannced, you know? Not too harsh at all. Top stuff. 🥃

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