Springbank 12 years old- 2020- 56.1% – 70CL

45% Sherry 25% Bourbon 25% Burgundy 5% Port multicast matured.

Nose

This cask strength whisky packs a lot of signature Springbank characteristics in from start to finish. The peat smoke is immediately present and very welcome with a lovely ashiness. Aromas of bruised apples, mahogany, and tobacco leaves. There is a candied sweetness with notes of glazed red cherries and sugar-coated cola cubes.

Palate

It is rich and sweet to taste with ripe and juicy red fruit flavors. Strawberries and raspberries give way to orange-flavored chocolate and gooey toasted marshmallows and bubbling caramelized sugar.

Finish

In the finish, the earthy, dusty notes remain as well as the mouth-drying tannins from the burgundy casks. The whisky is deliciously sweet and smoky with the familiar Springbank characteristics prevailing.