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Tag Archives: Springbank
Springbank ‘The Peat Bog’ 29, 1990-2019, Bourbon Cask 204, 47.5% – Glenscoma
Since this was released in 2019, and I was very active in the whisky scene (as a consumer) I would expect to be aware this bottle existed. Of course, I was not, and it wasn’t until I saw it listed … Continue reading
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Tagged 1990, Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, Glenscoma, Longrow, Springbank, Teun van Wel, The Peat Bog
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Springbank Cask Strength, 12yo, Batch 20, 55.3%
These Springbank Cask Strength bottlings are always a sure bet. I’ve not tried all of them, but I did have quite a few over the years, so far none of them were disappointing. This specific version was released in 2020, … Continue reading
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Tagged Best of Whiskies, Best of Wines, Blind Tasting Competition, Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, Sherry Cask, Springbank
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Hazelburn 11, 2007-2019, Re-Charred Bourbon Barrels, 54.2% – Springbank Society
This is one with a bit of history. I ordered it from the Society back in 2019, and even though I tried arranging pick-up or delivery quite a few times, it never actually happened. I was only able to pick … Continue reading
Posted in Hazelburn, Springbank
Tagged 2007, Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, Dechar/Rechar, Hazelburn, Springbank, Springbank Society
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Springbank’s output, from Sauternes casks
And no, not just Springbank from Sauternes casks, there’s also the Longrow and Hazelburn. These three bottles were released some five years ago for the Springbank Society. They are all about the same age, with the Hazelburn being a few … Continue reading
Posted in Hazelburn, Longrow, Springbank
Tagged 2007, Campbeltown, Hazelburn, Longrow, Sauternes Cask, Springbank, Springbank Society
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A Campbeltown Vertical of Classics
With anything made by Springbank selling out instantly, Tom thought it right to go through the three classics that they put out. Most of them are reasonably available, with especially the Springbank 10 being in some shops for € 50 … Continue reading
Posted in Hazelburn, Longrow, Springbank
Tagged Campbeltown, Guest Post, Hazelburn, Longrow, Springbank, Tom van Engelen
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Springbank 11, 2006-2018, Fresh Sherry Hogshead, 59.6%
And now for one of the most useless reviews ever… This is one of those obscure Cage bottlings from Springbank, where you can get a one-off in their shop, and it will never see its likeness again. The full information … Continue reading
Springbank 8, Refill Bourbon + Fresh PX casks, 56.5% – Springbank Online Tasting Week 2021
Springbank went online after several of their whisky festivals in spring didn’t happen. I never participated due to some weird credit card / web shop mishap, and after that because of Brexit. However, through others, I was able to get … Continue reading
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Tagged Bourbon Cask, Campbeltown, Online Tasting Week, Sherry Cask, Springbank
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