Tag Archives: Springbank

Springbank ‘The Peat Bog’ 29, 1990-2019, Bourbon Cask 204, 47.5% – Glenscoma

Posted on 2 December 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

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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Springbank Cask Strength, 12yo, Batch 20, 55.3%

Posted on 1 December 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

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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Hazelburn 11, 2007-2019, Re-Charred Bourbon Barrels, 54.2% – Springbank Society

Posted on 27 October 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

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 | Leave a comment

7 Springbank Local Barleys

Posted on 16 September 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

When on holiday in France, several weeks ago, I was having a quiet afternoon. It was about 35 degrees (C, obviously), the kids and my wife were at the camping’s swimming pool. I decided it was a good time to … Continue reading →

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Springbank’s output, from Sauternes casks

Posted on 5 September 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

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 | Leave a comment

A Campbeltown Vertical of Classics

Posted on 7 July 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

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 →

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Springbank 11, 2006-2018, Fresh Sherry Hogshead, 59.6%

Posted on 1 May 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

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 →

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Springbank 8, Refill Bourbon + Fresh PX casks, 56.5% – Springbank Online Tasting Week 2021

Posted on 13 January 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

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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The best of 2021, part deux

Posted on 11 January 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Apart from last week’s post on what whiskies were strictly the best according to my rating, there are two lists that I still want to get out there. The first is the ‘not best but very impressive otherwise’ whiskies, and … Continue reading →

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The best of 2021

Posted on 7 January 2022 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Apart from looking back, using hindsight to evaluate what happened on a more generic level, there was of course a lot of booze last year. In The Netherlands bottle-shops are in the same legal category as supermarkets and other foodstuff … Continue reading →

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