Springbank 1987 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Isabella Hall

May 26, 2026, 00:50:57

Blimey. That first whiff is like a blast of sea spray hitting hot pebbles, then this sharp lemon-and-coal-smoke combo roars through. It’s peculiar, in the best way—almost almondy, then it tips into ashes and something deeply savoury, like roasted bone marrow. The palate’s delicately smoky, with a weird but brilliant liquorice-wood note, then oysters—smoked ones, drenched in wine vinegar. There’s a menthol tingle, a bit of mashed turnips and celeriac, then it goes all extreme mezcal and Tiger Balm. Pickled samphire cuts through, leaving an almondy and lemony aftertaste that’s stunning, with a proper tincture of iodine kick and lemongrass. It just roars, then settles into a long and very salty finish, like licking a limy oyster shell. Burning fir wood, heather smoke, soot and straw all mingle. With a splash of water it gets gentler, more medicinal, but still perfection in its very own genre.

Tom Collins

May 21, 2026, 04:21:00

Lovely warm dram 🥃 I get soft honey, a bit of malt, some orange peel and gentle oak. There’s a wee touch of smoke and spice, but nothing too shouty. Feels cosy, rounded, and easy to sip on a quiet evening.

Lindsay White

May 13, 2026, 02:12:45

Hmm, this whisky’s got a real kick, innit? 🥃 Starts off wiv a burst of citrus 🍊 and a whiff of smoke. Then it mellows inta honey sweetness – proper lovely, that is. Finish is long and spicy, like a good winter walk. 🔥 Aye, it’s a bit peaty too, which I reckon is grand. Texture’s smooth as anything, hints of vanilla and dark chocolate creepin’ in. Makes me think of cosy nights by the fire. 🥃😊 Not too shabby, defo a dram worth savourin’. 🍯

Sophia Hunter

May 4, 2026, 11:41:41

Oh mate, this whisky is realley something! 😊 Starts off with a lovely cherry note, then you get vanilla comin' through. 🔥 The smokiness is subtle, not too much, just a hint. Ends with a warm honey and oak finish. Really smooth on the tongue, no burn at all. Perfect for a cozy night in, innit? 👍 A proper dram, this one.

Anthony Gray

May 3, 2026, 03:41:07

Blimey, that nose is proper woody and leathery, innit? 👃 Heavy on the smoke and a bit of dried fruit, like raisins. Quite nice, actually. Taste-wise, it's all rich chocolate and vanilla 🍫 followed by a right old kick of spice and black pepper. Lingering finish with a touch of orange peel and, oh, a bit of that charred oak, like. A solid dram, that. Perfect for a chilly evening. 🥃🔥