Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 28th Release

This release will be notable in the Cask Strength timeline, as it marks a return to 100% ex-bourbon casks. The absence of any sherry input means this will be more 'distillate-driven', a quality that many look for in Springbank due to the satisfying complexity of the spirit. Some are even describing it as their favourite bourbon-matured expression to date. 55.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

"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." - whiskybase.com

"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." - whiskybase.com

Notes from the producers... Nose: A sweet and inviting introduction to this dram, we have notes of fruit salad candy, raspberry ripple, dried mango, frosting and dark chocolate. Palate: The complexity builds in the palate with notes of smoked cayenne pepper, crushed chillies, toffee and charred steak. Finish: Gentle peat smoke emerges in the finish, along with notes of pink grapefruit, cocoa powder, glazed cherries and salted pretzels.