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My only criticism here, is that it probably would've fared even better at a slightly higher strength. Otherwise the Springbank 13 Years Old Green is a great dram.
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A home run by Springbank, I feel the fact that these Malbec casks are actually refills is key to the wonderful balance.
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A closer look at the old Glen Scotia Victoriana and the newer Cask Strength Version.
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Yes, it's rather expensive for a 9 year old whisky. However, it is far from too expensive for the quality that it buys you.
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On May 15th me and about twenty other lucky people collectively tasted the samples and posted our thoughts on Twitter. For people following the hashtag #WemyssTT3 a barrage of tasting notes was produced. To create some order in the chaos, here is the tasting note on my winner of the night.
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Two decades old, sherried and from one of Scotland's best distilleries. This Springbank 1997 20 Years Old from Whiskybroker was released a few weeks ago, and is already a highly sought-after bottle.
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The Cask Strength-series from Springbank is one of the all-time great series in whisky history. Right?
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Very good, but Jesus H. Christ, that's a lot of sherry influence. If you don't care about balance, than this is the Springbank for you.
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Each one of the modern Springbank Local Barley releases were highly anticipated and this fifth edition—supposedly the last in the series—is no exception.
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Yes, it is called the Springbank 17yo Sherry Wood, but it is by no means a sherry bomb. Highly enjoyable!
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Just a bit too much pepper, but this is a good Springbank nonetheless. Bottled for The Nectar Belgium.
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If you'd have told me this was matured in red wine casks, I would've probably believed you. Not entirely balanced, this new Kilkerran 8yo Cask Strength.
