Springbank 12 Years Cask Strength Review

I know the Springbank 12 Years Cask Strength is made from 100% ex-Bourbon casks because it’s front and center on Springbank’s website. It’s a small thing to do, but a huge piece of info for whisky nerds. A small detail by Springbank to show they know their fans and what they want to know.

Whisky nerds love Springbank and whisky nerds love details. Giving info about the whisky is a low-lift way for brands to pull fans in deeper while also generating more curiosity about the brand and whisky in general. I wish more would do this very simple thing.

Let’s get to drinkin’!

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Springbank 12 Years Cask Strength- Details and Tasting Notes

Whiskey Details

Cask Strength | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color

Style: Single Malt (Scotch)
Region: Campbeltown, Scotland
Distiller: Springbank

Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
Cask: ex-Bourbon
Age: 12
ABV: 56.2%

Batch: 2018

Springbank 12 Years Cask Strength Price: $120

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“Always bottled at cask strength, this is a wonderfully balanced dram that boasts a smooth, buttery body and rich, fruity palate. Add a drop of water to release milk chocolate and vanilla notes.” – Springbank

Springbank 12 Years Cask Strength Tasting Notes

EYE
Dark amber

NOSE
Caramel, graham, vanilla, honey, roasted nuts, smoke, cinnamon and a light bit of banana bread and Springbank funk.

This is a heavy, heady aroma that rolls through the senses warmly.

PALATE
Smoke, caramel, banana chips, dried orchard fruit, vanilla, Honey Nut Cheerios and some oaky notes.

Not quite as complex and robust as the aroma, but every bit as rich and deep.

FINISH
Long -> Caramel, graham, and honey fade to spice and smoke.

BALANCE, BODY and FEEL
Well-balanced and full-bodied with a heavy oily feel.

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Springbank 12 Years Cask Strength – Overall Thoughts and Score

This is a big whisky. A heavy, bold, rich whisky that coats the senses and delivers a complex tasting and sniffing experience. It’s light on that signature Springbank note until you add water and then it’s right there, in your face. Literally. And speaking of adding water.

A splash dulls down the smoke a tad and brings out more of the fruity and vanilla/candy-like notes. It also gives it a slightly waxier feel and makes for a more well-rounded experience. Though, we’re talking about quarter steps not full steps here, straight out of the bottle the Springbank 12 Years Cask Strength is a darn good whisky.

SCORE: 4/5 (good, definitely recommend ~ B+ | 87-89)

Springbank 12 Years Cask Strength Review $120

Overall

4

• Nose (4)
• Palate (4)
• Finish (4)
• BBF (4)

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