Decadent Drinks not too long ago launched two Springbank bottlings within the Whisky Sponge vary. One was a Springbank 1994 from a refill sherry hogshead, the opposite a refill plain oak 1995 classic.
Each didn’t get a variety of consideration – which within the case of Springbank isn’t required anyway.
Springbank 27 yo 1994 (47%, Whisky Sponge 2022, Version 60 a, refill sherry hogshead, 254 btl.)
Nostril: begins citrusy but in addition moderately metallic. Blended hints of playdough with pineapples, lemon peels and celeriac. Sunflower oil and a splash of seawater. One thing in between Earl Gray and inexperienced tea too. Mossy notes and mint spherical it off properly. Not probably the most expressive Springbank nostril, however no complaints.
Mouth: pretty mild once more. Extra pineapple, now including grapefruit and unripe mango, with lemon peels once more. Then hints of pepper and clove. At all times (engine) oil within the background, in addition to a subdued peaty aspect. Moist chalky notes. A pleasant salt-and-sour combo provides freshness to the fruity components.
End: fairly lengthy, nonetheless contemporary and comparatively (grape)fruity, balancing the mineral notes.
Actually good Springbank. I really like the fruits that shine via however however there’s this metallic observe that retains me from scoring increased. Bought out now.
Springbank 26 yo 1995 (51,1%, Whisky Sponge 2022, Version 60 b, plain oak refill hogshead, 240 btl.)
Nostril: barely dustier, in a pleasant method. Leather-based certain books in an outdated library. Loads of paraffin, wax candles and oily instruments right here as nicely. Much less of the steel notes – as an alternative we get a touch of aspirin. Riper pineapples in addition to some tangerines and the lightest trace of vanilla.
Mouth: drier maybe, and undoubtedly rather less fruity, however equally oily. Paraffin, almond oil, with hints of petrol and different mineral notes. Pineapple, inexperienced tea, later additionally sage leaves and inexperienced olives in brine. After some time there’s some polished silverware. Fairly austere once more however very enticing on the similar time. The waxy roundness binds all of it collectively.
End: lengthy, with a rise of the fruity notes. At all times dusty notes and minerals too after all.
I desire this one. The dustiness and roundness works nicely and I am keen on the particular waxy / oily notes which might be uncovered. Actually beautiful. Balloted two weeks in the past, so I’m positive all bottles are gone. You would possibly need to subscribe to their e-newsletter to remain within the loop. Rating: 92/100
