Springbank

Springbank Longrow Springbank Society 13 Year Old, Bourbon & Chardonnay Cask, 2015, 56.7%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 30
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

A revered single malt distillery in Campbeltown that has operated since 1828. It is today owned by J&A Mitchell & Co who produce three single malt styles there. These are its flagship two-and-a-half times distilled Springbank, a heavily-peated malt known as Longrow, and the triple-distilled Hazelburn.

Overall Rating
82.3/100
Great82.3 / 100

Based on 3 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Chalk, leather, ash, butterscotch, wine tannins, intense horseradish/wasabi type spice, orange cake, medicinal and seaside notes, herbal honey. Lemons, buttercream frosting, butter, apples, honey, a hint of smoke, medicinal iodine.
Palate
Muddy, vegetal peat, big dry white wine notes, dry stone fruits, candied citrus, caramel pudding. Buttery, sweet, fruity, salty, plenty of spice, a bit of peat (not smokey), rhubarb, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, compost.
Finish
Long, slightly lemony, muted but present peat, warm wine, hints of horseradish/wasabi, tobacco. Medium finish, quite peppery, a bit rough, bell peppers, red peppers, black pepper, earthy peat.
mossy_notebook avatarmossy_notebook14 Aug
83 / 100

The buttery sweetness suggests richness, balanced by dry wine and peat.

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softshoe.tram avatarsoftshoe.tram27 May
82 / 100

The dry white-wine notes and candied citrus make an interesting contrast with the peat and spice. The peppery edge sounds quite assertive, and the source describes the finish as a bit rough, which keeps this from feeling fully composed.

Nose: Chalk, leather, ash, butterscotch and wine tannins, Orange cake, medicinal and seaside notes, with a hint of smokePalate: Dry white-wine notes, dry stone fruits and candied citrus, Buttery, sweet and salty, with peat, rhubarb and plenty of spiceFinish: Slightly lemony, with warm wine and earthy peat, Peppery, with hints of horseradish and tobacco
maple_atlas avatarmaple_atlas28 Feb
82 / 100

There’s a lot going on here. Chalk, leather and medicinal seaside notes make the nose feel austere, while butterscotch and orange cake offer a softer edge. On the palate, dry white-wine notes and vegetal peat meet candied citrus and warm spice; that contrast is the main appeal. The earthy, compost-like side and peppery finish sound rougher than I’d prefer, though. Overall, this comes across as an assertive, dry-leaning character rather than an easy, sweet dram.

Nose: Chalk, leather and ash, Butterscotch, wine tannins and orange cake, Medicinal and seaside notes, Intense horseradish/wasabi-type spicePalate: Muddy, vegetal peat, Dry white-wine notes and dry stone fruits, Candied citrus and caramel pudding, Rhubarb, cinnamon, nutmeg and maceFinish: Slightly lemony, muted but present peat, Warm wine and horseradish/wasabi hints, Peppery, earthy peat with bell and red peppers
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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Mar 9, 2026SGD 452.16
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 8, 2025SGD 359.65
Cask type
Bourbon & Chardonnay
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
50
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Gavin McLachlan
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
366
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Springbank Society
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Distillery Exclusive - Springbank Society Members
Allocation
Springbank Society Members
Nose
Chalk, leather, ash, butterscotch, wine tannins, intense horseradish/wasabi type spice, orange cake, medicinal and seaside notes, herbal honey. Lemons, buttercream frosting, butter, apples, honey, a hint of smoke, medicinal iodine.
Palate
Muddy, vegetal peat, big dry white wine notes, dry stone fruits, candied citrus, caramel pudding. Buttery, sweet, fruity, salty, plenty of spice, a bit of peat (not smokey), rhubarb, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, compost.
Finish
Long, slightly lemony, muted but present peat, warm wine, hints of horseradish/wasabi, tobacco. Medium finish, quite peppery, a bit rough, bell peppers, red peppers, black pepper, earthy peat.
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