Tasted on 28th May, 2016

Score 88
Average Score 87
Highest Score 89
Lowest Score 83
# of Times Scored 13
This Single Malt is distilled by Springbank in Campbeltown.
Tasting notes:
Light plum compote, dry cedar, luscious fruit on the nose. Oily, round, fruit and spices, oranges with tang on the palate. A great whisky.
Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Rich, dry sherry, mild spices and a hint of pineapple on the nose. Round, luscious tropical fruit, light sweet peat,, mangoes, pomegranate syrup and sweet BBQd fruit on the palate. Love it.
Tasted on 10th Apr, 2018 · Comments (0)
89Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Oranges, spices, cinnamon, white fruit and rich incense on the nose. Mild spices, fruit medley, intense bittersweet oranges, zesty caramel and ripe fruit on the palate.
Tasted on 20th Feb, 2018 · Comments (0)
87Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Rich bittersweet orange/lime marmalade, cherries and smoke on the nose. Robust fruit, citrus, Morello cherries on the palate. Lovely tang and bittersweet finish.
Tasted on 29th Jun, 2017 · Comments (0)
87Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Lightly spiced orange marmalade on the nose. Soft tangy citrus, light sherry, lively bittersweet fruit on the palate. Very well balanced.
Tasted on 23rd Apr, 2017 · Comments (0)
86Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Rich marmalade, honey, sweet brown sugar and caramel toffee apples on the nose. Gentle tingly caramel smoke and fruit compote on the palate.
Tasted on 6th Apr, 2017 · Comments (0)
87Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Caramelized dusty orange zest and apples on the nose. Rich, thick then soft tangy dry fruit on the palate.Robust red licorice finish.
Tasted on 31st Aug, 2016 · Comments (0)
88Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Rich meaty vanilla, sweet spiced fudge with leather and smoke on the nose. Brown sugar, smoke, grasses, soft white pepper on the palate. Full long finish.
Tasted on 28th Mar, 2016 · Comments (0)
86Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Spicy Sherry infused marmalade on the nose. Golden sugar, soft citrus notes on the palate. Solid soft tangy finish.
Tasted on 20th Jul, 2015 · Comments (0)
89Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Perfumed dark fruit, herbal mint varnish on the nose. Fresh spicy delight, thick sweet bread dough on the palate. Gentle tangy finish.
Tasted on 25th Jun, 2015 · Comments (0)
86Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Rich malty fruit cream cookies on the nose. Salty sweet tar, hot spices, ginger, soft dark fruit on the palate. Delightful tangy finish.
Tasted on 19th May, 2015 · Comments (0)
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