
This Single Malt is distilled by Springbank in Campbeltown.
Average Score 87
Highest Score 89
Lowest Score 83
# of Times Scored 13
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.
Scored on 12th Apr 2018 @ 9:54 PM · 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.
Scored on 20th Feb 2018 @ 10:18 PM · 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.
Scored on 11th Jan 2018 @ 11:26 AM · 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.
Scored on 23rd Apr 2017 @ 8:23 PM · 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.
Scored on 7th Apr 2017 @ 5:37 PM · 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.
Scored on 2nd Sep 2016 @ 7:58 PM · Tasted on 31st Aug, 2016 · Comments (0)
88Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv
Light plum compote, dry cedar, luscious fruit on the nose. Oily, round, fruit and spices, oranges with tang on the palate. A great whisky.
Scored on 28th May 2016 @ 9:27 PM · Tasted on 28th May, 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.
Scored on 28th Mar 2016 @ 9:47 PM · 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.
Scored on 25th Jul 2015 @ 10:18 AM · 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.
Scored on 25th Jun 2015 @ 8:58 PM · Tasted on 25th Jun, 2015 · Comments (0)
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