Springbank 15 2021 vs. 2022

[@josephzeidner2965]

Nice comparison, Rob. My boss just got me a '22 Springbank15 Year as a thank you gift. Planning to open it with work friends soon. Now I'm even more excited to share it than I was before. Cheers!

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

[@maltreviews]

Nice comparison bud!! For those who don't know Robs drinking water is 38% ABV

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Lmao 🤣

[@peatbull3426]

Strong water! In my tap is only 0.00 🤔😋😅🙋‍♂️

[@springbarley65]

Hey Rob, thanks for the direct compare, looks like they are pretty similar, which was not really the case with older bottlings, that also had sulphur from time to time. Happy to hear there is no sulphur influence on the newer batches. Can you please reveal the exact bottle codes? There are 3 bottlings from 2021 and already two from 2022. Thanks, Julian

[@WhiskyInThe6]

I’ll get these to you asap

[@TheGschwartz86]

@@WhiskyInThe6 would love that info!

[@johnw1597]

Great video as always, Rob! I just got hold of an SB 15 2022 (currently in transit) and result looking forward to trying it. I have the 15 2020, 2021 and now 2022, so will be interesting. Cheers!

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Thanks John. Let me know what your thoughts on it are.

[@ConnahJay]

Have you tried all of them together at this point? Is the 2022 the best?

[@djbeacon6895]

Rob, have only found the 15 at a small store and they are 2019s at US$95. Loads of sherry with some chocolate.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Great deal

[@peatbull3426]

Lucky you!!! In UK S15+ is ONLY in Ballot!!! 🤷‍♂️

[@manitobasanta1495]

I found multiple bottles of the 2017, which is my favourite. Also tried the 2020 and enjoyed it but not as much as the 2017.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

I wonder what your thoughts would be on the 2022.

[@manitobasanta1495]

@@WhiskyInThe6 I haven’t tried it, but I did try the 2021 I believe. It was part of that Springbank tasting pack that Jeremy reviewed which included the 10, 10 LB, 12, 15 and 25. It was just one dram, but I remember thinking that it wasn’t quite as good as the 2020. I was able to buy a few 2020s on Craft Cellars just before SB was completely impossible to get. I can tell you that the 2017 is just as dark as the ones you reviewed. All the 15s seem to have that dank, sweet and sour smell and ripe apple note on the arrival. I like having a dram of the 10 just to get used to the SB maltyness and then switch to the 15 afterward.

[@MaltMuserWhisky]

Great comparison! I just landed both of these.

[@dernkross9095]

2022 Springbank is the king

[@SippersSocialClub]

The 15 has been the most hit and miss from what I've tried. These big sherry ones will be in high demand for sure.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Seems to be the trend with Springbank at the moment.

[@Richie.Z]

Great review/head to head, Rob! How do we identify the year on the bottle? 🥃🙏 I have a much older bottling that I’ve slowly been enjoying

[@WhiskyInThe6]

There’s a black print at the back, below the label on the glass. Cheers Richie.

[@Richie.Z]

@@WhiskyInThe6 Thanks Rob!🥃

[@JohnsDrams]

I had the good fortune to try the 15 ('21) out in St. Andrews last month at £7.50 a nip. I was wondering if the minty note I had was my mind playing tricks on me so glad to see I'm not going completely crazy!

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Ha ya I was surprised by it as well

[@justwhisky]

Curious as to the bottle code on the 2021. Mine is 04/01/21 which is January 4, 2021. Cheers 🥃

[@WhiskyInThe6]

They are the same

[@kevin7541]

@@WhiskyInThe6 They are not the same. SP15 has three batches in 2021 and even the color is different. What you reviewed should be "21/156" which is the last and darkest batch of 2021.

[@topshelfdustin3060]

Good stuff, I look forward to the 2022's making it here. We just got the 21's.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

You try the 21?

[@topshelfdustin3060]

@@WhiskyInThe6 yeah, mike and I reviewed it. They used similar sherry to the LB I didn't care for, but they found a way to better balance that oak with the SB malt here. I'm not a huge fan of the 15 historically, but this one is the best of the 15's I've had. Much less funk that some past releases, some of those black box ones were down right sulfur and funk bombs. And this one is opening up more and more as well.

[@JazznRealHipHop]

Welcome to the state of Ohio, where Weller Antique flows like a spring but you won’t find a single drop of Springbank 😔 Least I got my Balvenie 15 Sherry that has similar batch variations including color as your probably well aware 🤓 Cheers Rob my search for Springbank continues….

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Hope you found one soon brother. Cheers 🙏🏻

[@peterwhite507]

Have a 2020, not anywhere near as dark as those two. Only paid $115 Cad (those days are gone) but it's just ok for me. I gave up on getting any Springbank a year ago.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

It’s become an absolute joke

[@fraserthistle4200]

Nice one. These bottles are like gold dust .

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Absolutely

[@PeatLova]

Cat daddy-o. You have gone high TECH man. The channel looks amazing!

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Thanks brother. When you guys going to release new stuff? The fans need more Peat Lova

[@PeatLova]

@@WhiskyInThe6 I am dying to cook a few new videos man. I will work out something new soon. Let me see how my bro and I can come up with something despite the 250 miles stretch from each other.

[@richardagnew4959]

I had a sample of this (2022) on Sunday. I fell in love ... and then I said, 'D*mn it! Where can I get a bottle of this in Canada without being robbed blind?' Heart-broken ... :(

[@WhiskyInThe6]

So hard to come by these days.

[@Themilkmanskid.]

I find reviewers don't mention to what degree the malted barley flavor comes through. It is always nice to know whether malt whiskies are more malt forward, bourbon forward, and/or sherry etc etc. I have had too many bourbon forward (I'm assuming from the cask) scotches drowning out the malt flavor, which is a big disappointment.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Fair enough. I tend to only mention the malt notes if they are clearly present. Usually when not very evident I don’t mention it at all.

[@Themilkmanskid.]

@@WhiskyInThe6 No problem! I've noticed that not many malt whiskies have a dominant malt flavor and it's just that the barley malt flavor is so important to me, and it governs now whether I buy or not. I am really quite amateur at tasting as I've only had about 30 different barley malt whiskies total from 3 countries(mostly Scotland), but have noticed that the ones with malt as a prominent flavor I like the most. Yes maybe I sound selfish on requesting reviewers to concentrate a bit more on the malt flavor, and whether it comes through or not, but after all it is what a malt whisky is made from(could be my inexperience talking here I don't know). Thanks much for taking the time to reply and I still enjoyed your review! Looking forward to watching more by you, especially the ones on the whiskies from Japan, due to my discovering some of those fairly recently. Cheers and thanks for reviewing!🥃

[@fgortalu]

Hey. What are the bottling codes for these? Thanks

[@WhiskyInThe6]

One is January 2022 and the other is September 2021

[@catnapgee5357]

now to only get my hands on one (or 10)

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Easier said than done these days unfortunately.

[@catnapgee5357]

@@WhiskyInThe6 too true

[@Houman7]

Thanks for the review, I think Springbank 15 keeps getting better. Just opened a 2020 bottle and it’s terrible. Probably the worst Springbank I’ve ever had. Own both 21 and 22 releases but considering the market it probably takes me few years to open them.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

That bad ya?

[@Houman7]

@@WhiskyInThe6 Bottle date is 04/01/2021 batch 20/01. For me it’s honestly very average and as you mentioned in the review feels watered down. It’s definitely a refill sherry since I don’t get much going on.

[@Tychoe1]

Does it state anywhere on the bottle which year they came out?

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Yes. At the back below the label

[@VoxPopuli911]

Are you sure you can find this anywhere for $150-$160 ? The lowest I have seen in all 5 continents is closer to $220 US

[@WhiskyInThe6]

That’s crazy. Retail stores are really taking advantage.

[@VoxPopuli911]

@@WhiskyInThe6 I don't know if its the stores taking advantage or the retail on this has gone up. Given the prices have universally risen for all things Springbank, I think its the official price. $100 for 10 YO and $225 for 15 YO

[@vluggejapie]

I paid $150 dollar for a bottle last week. Hard to find. Bought it from a Belgian shop, living in Holland. Transport must be mega if your from the States?

[@Drammersunited]

Hey Rob, would you say $200 is overpriced for 2022 SB15?

[@WhiskyInThe6]

I think it’s a bit high but I’d pay it.

[@robertparkins7564]

How do you even get your hands on one of these?

[@WhiskyInThe6]

It was luck to be honest.

[@ironmantran]

u r so blessed with a nose that can tell THAT MUCH of a diff. . . . 120-150 $ is a good price, nowadays, IF u can find SB

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Solid price for sure.

[@grantg6728]

【ｐｒｏｍｏｓｍ】 🤷

[@WhiskyInThe6]

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