The quantity of impartial Springbank releases today appears a bit of contradictory to the pricing, which might recommend it’s among the rarest whisky round. I’m positive bottlers assume twice earlier than shopping for casks on the present asking costs, however alternatively I perceive a lot of the casks are just too good to cross 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 publish.
Spingbank 30 yo 1994 (43,1%, Royal Mile Whiskies 2024, refill hogshead #27, 214 btl.)
Nostril: a moderately traditional mixture of mineral notes, vegetail oils, iron and lamp oils, along with a vibrant fruitiness. Largely lemon peelings, kiwi, perhaps a touch of guava too. Then again to chalky notes, hints of Sancerre, clear materials, very gentle 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: moderately refined 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 tip.
End: medium, with extra lemons, inexperienced tea and refined briney notes. Again to waxy notes and aniseed ultimately.
The nostril deserved an excellent increased rating, however on the palate it lacks a bit of oomph to make it stand out. Very, superb Springbank although. I’d instantly order a case if not for the current-day pricing. Obtainable from Royal Mile Whiskies.
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