SPRINGBANK - 12 years - Cask Strength - Bottled 2025 - 55.5% - Available at Clos des Spiritueux
Discover the Springbank 12 years Cask Strength (2025 edition), an exceptional Scottish single malt bottled at cask strength of 55.5%, a true reference for lovers of artisanal whisky. This masterpiece from the Campbeltown distillery stands out with its deep golden color with coppery reflections, reflecting meticulous aging combining bourbon and sherry casks, under the salty influence of sea winds. On the nose, this whisky opens with a powerful malty framework, evoking butter biscuits, warm bread, and a pleasant note of roasted cereal. It then reveals subtle aromas of candied lemon, baked apple, dried fruits, accompanied by melting caramel, golden honey, and soft vanilla. Enthusiasts will find the emblematic signature of Campbeltown: a delicate salinity, an iodine minerality, and a low presence of smoke, subtle but persistent. The whole offers a rich, indulgent, and perfectly balanced olfactory experience, typical of the Springbank house.
On the palate, the Springbank 12 years Cask Strength 2025 impresses with the mastery of its power: the 55.5% is felt intensely but remains perfectly integrated thanks to a broad, silky, and enveloping texture. From the attack, complex flavors of candied citrus, yellow fruits, brown caramel, and brown sugar are found, all carried by a texture that is both rich and vibrant. The woodiness, precise, unfolds nuances of toasted oak, soft spices, nuts, and vanilla, while preserving the pure expression of the distillate. A fine, noble bitterness, reminiscent of orange peel or lemon zest, perfectly structures the tasting and highlights the great drinkability of this whisky despite its high strength. The smoke, initially discreet, intensifies and brings notes of embers, roasted cereal, and a hint of blond tobacco. A few drops of water are enough to reveal new nuances: beeswax, dry herbs, and stone fruits, soothing the heat to give full room to the aromatic complexity. The finish, persistent, saline, and slightly peaty, prolongs the pleasure around malt, salt, citrus, and smoke, faithful to Campbeltown’s identity.
The Springbank 12 years Cask Strength 2025, available at Clos des Spiritueux, is made for pure tasting, a true concentrate of Scottish know-how. It is ideally enjoyed in a suitable glass, after a few minutes of aeration, benefiting from controlled dilution to explore all facets of its aromatic complexity. At the table, it pairs wonderfully with matured cheeses — cheddar, comté, stilton — robust charcuterie, intense dark chocolate, or a dried fruit tart. Its dense and rich structure also allows beautiful pairings with a delicate cigar, extending the experience on a rare note of contemplation. This single malt is a sought-after bottle by connoisseurs, who will appreciate its raw power combined with a wild elegance, signature of the Springbank style. A true gustatory odyssey, each sip reflects the influence of the sea, wind, time, and the talent of the master distiller, in a pure, sincere, and captivating balance. Find this limited edition at Clos des Spiritueux and treat yourself to a unique experience among the best whiskies of Scotland.
