The quantity of unbiased Springbank releases today appears a little bit contradictory to the pricing, which might recommend it’s a few of the rarest whisky round. I’m certain bottlers assume twice earlier than shopping for casks on the present asking costs, however however I perceive many of the casks are just too good to go up.
The most recent to reach is that this Springbank 1994 bottled by Royal Mile Whiskies. We reviewed a few of their December releases earlier than, however this deserved a separate submit.
Spingbank 27 yo 1994 (43,1%, Royal Mile Whiskies 2024, refill hogshead #27, 214 btl.)
Nostril: a quite traditional mixture of mineral notes, vegetail oils, iron and lamp oils, along with a brilliant fruitiness. Largely lemon peelings, kiwi, possibly a touch of guava too. Then again to chalky notes, hints of Sancerre, clear materials, very mild camphor and seaside sand. Touches of peat, however very a lot within the background. Additionally barely floral notes of bathtub salt or jasmine tea.
Mouth: quite delicate at first, with extra of those chalky white wine associations. Hints of Riesling petrol too. Earl Gray tea, lemon rinds and loads of waxy notes. Candles and limestone. Then again to inexperienced apples and greengages with kiwi and lime. Tender peppery notes and extra chalk in direction of the top.
End: medium, with extra lemons, inexperienced tea and delicate briney notes. Again to waxy notes and aniseed in the long run.
The nostril might have scored a little bit larger, however on the palate it lacks a little bit oomph to make it stand out. Very, superb Springbank although. I might instantly order a case if not for the current-day pricing. Accessible from Royal Mile Whiskies.
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