A fascinating Springbank that’s almost 30 years old bottled at a respectable 48,2% from a somewhat normal mixture of Sherry Hogshead, Sherry Butt, Bourbon, and Rum Barrels. An above-average, slightly cask-driven & slightly heavy sherry influenced Springbank at ~150£ for a 20cl bottle (certainly on the cheaper end and affordable for Springbanks; at the original RRP of £110 it would be worth it imo)Definitely prefer this over the port casks or more rum influenced Springbanks as the character of the distillery still somewhat remains and is allowed to shine through the cask influence
Nose
Ripe tropical fruits, surprisingly maritime/salty, slightly peppery, honey, burnt sugars
Body
Sweet, slightly smoky, maritime salty, funky, caramelized sugars
Finish
Medium finish, nothing too noteworthy except the slight spiciness (on the tongue) & bitterness/oakiness towards the end