tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post1456793927300071475..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: Single Malt Report: Springbank 15 year oldMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-56502903800328359962013-12-09T16:29:54.863-05:002013-12-09T16:29:54.863-05:00Thanks for the scoop, Rob! I track my good bottles...Thanks for the scoop, Rob! I track my good bottles' bottling codes too, just in case I can pick up another one from the same run. That's especially important for the Springbank/Longrow/Hazelburn/Kilkerran whiskies since their batches are small and not homogenized. I'll definitely give the 15yo another chance since I'm a big Springbank fan.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-77317676048943348702013-12-08T19:49:38.710-05:002013-12-08T19:49:38.710-05:00Indeed, tremendous batch variation on this one. Wh...Indeed, tremendous batch variation on this one. When you find a good batch, stock up. The best batch I have (shine a flashlight into the bottle, and look on the backside of the front label for the code) is 12/154, from 2012 & Pacific Edge imports. Beautiful peat, juicy sweetness, and a great elegance. It's a bit darker than the other SB 15's I've had, but it's by far my favorite. In short, got to keep track of bottling codes!Rob77noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-34955565196930390212013-09-04T23:24:38.122-04:002013-09-04T23:24:38.122-04:00This batch could really have used the rock salt / ...This batch could really have used the rock salt / gunpowder / pepper seasonings that you found in yours. And $70 would be a great price (you do seem to get some good prices in MN) for this. Heck, I'd pay $80 if it had some of those characteristics you referenced, which I like too.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-60916896744701947772013-09-04T19:03:52.516-04:002013-09-04T19:03:52.516-04:00Yes, there's significant batch variation among...Yes, there's significant batch variation among Springbank 15s. I've purchased a number of bottles over the years (here in MN it used to be available <$70 and is still available <$80 at a store that unfortunately does not ship) and while there have been clear family resemblances some have been more on the juicy/fruity end of the sherry continuum and some on the leathery/gunpowdery end. I've liked them all. My most recent bottle was from 2010 (reviewed here: http://www.myannoyingopinions.com/2013/06/06/springbank-15/).My Annoying Opinionshttp://www.myannoyingopinions.comnoreply@blogger.com