Springbank 1997 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Springbank 1997 Claret

Springbank

Campbeltown · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
12 years
ABV
54.4%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Springbank
Distillation Year
05.1997
Bottling Year
02.2010
Cask Types
Fresh Claret Casks Finish

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€616.54(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Helena Kelly

Helena Kelly

May 21, 2026, 23:10:54

Quite cosy, really. Getting soft caramel, a bit of oak, some dried fruit and a wee peppery warmth. Feels smooth enough, with a gentle smoky edge and a sweet finish that hangs about nicely 🥃

Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

May 15, 2026, 07:31:43

Alright, so this whisky's got a proper smoky vibe, innit? 🥃 Like, a bit o' honey sweetness comin' through, with a spicy kick at the end. S'quite smooth, tbf. Sometimes I taste hints of fruit or oakey notes, makes it all complex-like. 👌 Cheers to that!

Philip Taylor

Philip Taylor

May 11, 2026, 12:31:57

Just tried this whisky, innit? The smell is really smokey, like a proper campfire. 🏕️ On the tongue, I get a sweet vanilla hit and sum fruity bits – maybe apple or pear? 🍎 It's smooth as, with a woody finish. Leaves you all warm inside. Perfect for a chilly night, that. 🥃 Oh, and the aftertaste lingers a bit, like caramel or summat. 👍 Really enjoyin' it, no joke.

Samantha Martin

Samantha Martin

May 9, 2026, 03:02:36

As a regular whisky enthusiast, this one hits me with a smoky, peaty aroma right off the bat—like a bonfire on a cool evening. 🏕️ On the taste, there's a nice sweetness, think honey or caramel, with a bit of fruity tang, maybe some apple. 🍎 The finish is long and warming, with a spicy kick that lingers. Quite enjoyable, really! 🥃 Oh, and a tiny bit of oakiness comes through too. Cheers!

Darren Hunter

Darren Hunter

May 8, 2026, 00:33:30

First sip and boom — proper smoky peat hits you straight away 🔥 like standing next to a bonfire on the moors. Then this gorgeous wave of vanilla an toffee rolls in, almost butterscotch-like realy. Getting some lovely dark chocolate underneath, bit of dried fruit — raisins, dates maybe? The oak gives it a nice woody backbone, quite rich actualy. Mid-palate theres honey, a touch of cinnamon spice, even a wee bit of citrus zest keepin things fresh 🍊 Finish is long and smooth, that smokiness just lingers on forever. Creamy texture, almost buttery realy. Quite the complex dram this one init. The peat and the sweetness balance eachother out lovely 👌 Def one to savour slowly 🥃

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