Springbank Core-Range Review

[@robklompstra2976]

Great video Jeremy! I’ve got to ask why only a 91 for the 21 year old though if it’s one of the most drinkable whisky’s you’ve ever had (and you’ve had some nice ones!)? You’re leaving yourself a ton of leeway for better whisky’s I guess. Old Jim Murray never seems to mark anything over 97.5. Is 92ish your highest mark given so far?

[@SippersSocialClub]

The 21 is extremely drinkable, however it's not the most complex and the finish isn't the longest (2 things I value highly in a whisky). Cheers man :)

[@SippersSocialClub]

94/100 is my highest reviewed mark. 1984 Mortlach by G&M.

[@robinsharkey6658]

Hate those too easy to drink whiskies. Have gotten a few Longmorn from auction that have been the same way :)

[@nicholaspolasek8998]

@@SippersSocialClub epic dram

[@saltydog6241]

I love these “core range” reviews. Great production values on this channel. Cheers, Jeremy!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks, cheers!

[@oligopolyxyz8456]

I like these core range comparisons

[@jasonwest9425]

Great to see them all compared. I think I'd rate the 15 higher it's one of my favorites. It manages to be complex and subtle at the same time in a way i really like.

[@ModularLanding]

Great video. I’ve only had 10, 12 CS, and 15. My faves is the 12CS and my wife’s is the 10. They both beat the 15 for both taste and value. Haven’t tried the pricier ones-hard to justify the price on those. But the 10 and 12CS are very good.

[@christopherdavid446]

Great review. I am digging the core range reviews. They really help me decide where I want to start when approaching a new distillery for me.

[@SippersSocialClub]

thanks Chris, cheers!

[@cjmixer99]

Definitely love these core range reviews! Thanks for doing these :) I've been transitioning from Bourbon to Scotch, and your videos have been a huge help. Was lucky enough to find a bottle of the Springbank 21 at a local big store, and looking forward to cracking it open. Cheers!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Awesome! Thanks Christian. Scotch offers another level to whisky drinking, cheers!

[@kerryshannon6886]

Thanks for doing videos that cover the family. Gives us information to compare and educate which we might want to try. Nice.

[@SippersSocialClub]

thanks, appreciate the kind words, cheers!

[@Ę.Š91]

This was fantastic to watch Jeremy! Thanks for the time you put into it. Core line up videos are definitely something cool I'd like to see you do more of since alot of people don't do them. Maybe Glenfarclas, Glendronach, or Glenrothes would make good ones since their distribution is pretty widespread. Anyway, cheers!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks! Appreciate it. I have done a Glendronach core range, search for it in my video archive, cheers!

[@aukemist]

Nice review Jeremy. Thanks again for that recommendation on the 12, as explained here.

[@guyfrompei]

Those all sound amazing. I haven't had the opportunity to try Springbank yet, my life is incomplete.

[@SippersSocialClub]

No time like the present :)

[@jasonanderson8102]

Thanks for the thorough breakdown. I can only afford to try one of these and your comments will help me make an informed decision.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Great, cheers :)

[@AlinJapan]

This is like opening the gifts on X-mas morning--a great line up. Cheers, Jeremy!

[@SippersSocialClub]

WhiskyClaus!

[@jasonmacdonald3056]

Love these full range comparisons. Have been to the distillery and it was the best tour of any that I’ve done. Never gone higher than the 18yo and likely never will as the costs just don’t seem justified when the 18 is really no better or worse than the 10 or the 12, just different.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Ive heard the SP distillery tour is one of the best, cheers Jason!

[@darrylcalder]

I enjoyed the 15. The predominant smell I got was movie theater chemical popcorn. It was confusing and enjoyable at the same time.

[@SippersSocialClub]

I feel like you could say that about a lot of the funky Springbanks. The 15 year is a weird one for me. Some vintages are great and others just ok. Ralfy reviewed the 2019 and scored it very high, would love to try it

[@terrancescott9414]

Have 2018 12 year, so complex! Great video & keep up the good work sir!

[@SippersSocialClub]

thanks, cheers!

[@thatskrazee]

Nice to see this lineup done side by side. Probably my favorite distillery. The 12 CS is the best Springbank I've had to date. Cheers Jeremy.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Some of their single casks are really nice as well, cheers man!

[@thatskrazee]

I've heard. Wish I could find some! 🥂

[@jimmyjazz4605]

Money bags over here 😉👏🏼 Awesome rundown

[@SippersSocialClub]

SB was more affordable in 2019 lol

[@jimmyjazz4605]

@@SippersSocialClub Yeah! CAD 100 isn't too bad for the 10yo these days 😅

[@lloydumali2136]

Have yet to try 21 and 25 but of the other 4, I agree with you: 12 > 10 > others

[@RwingDsquad]

The 15 is 100% Sherry cask

[@peterwhite507]

Great rundown Jeremy. I had recently finished a 2014 SB12 and it was so good. Have an unopened 2017 SB12, but other than the 10 I doubt I will go any higher age due to the price. I did have a sample of the 21 and it is really good, was licking the glass for 5 min I think :)

[@SippersSocialClub]

12 is great value! I think you will really like the 2017. 21 is extremely drinkable, cheers man!

[@UsedBrain4U]

It is absolutely criminal that Springbank has decided to only sell through bars!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Definitely not the case here. Where do you live?

[@TextieruL]

Great video. Lucky you...👍 I have the 18, 21 & 25 YO in my collection. I wanna buy another Springbank, the normal 15 YO? Or the 15 YO Rum Wood? Any advice?

[@SippersSocialClub]

I didn't think the 15 Rum was that exciting. I would go 12 Cask Strength over it

[@WhiskyMystery]

Great line up. I did not buy teh 57.1% 12 CS today. Now I feel like going back.

[@spiced32]

I've only had 1 so far, the 10 Year, but I was pleasantly surprised how good it is. Struggling to get the 12 CS atm, hopefully it becomes available again in the near future.

[@LLS.R]

Lots of 12cs available in the Netherlands for like €60.

[@uncorkededition3700]

I have tried the 10, 15 and 18 only. I liked the 18 a lot, but I got it in a NY bar, typical 2oz shot, so I don’t know which year was release, but I’m sure it has to be 2019, as you know, bars are always in business. I didn’t pay for it, so I can’t speak for value. The 10 is very pleasant in both nose and palate as well, and the 15 was a bit thin to me. I would like try the other 3 as Springbank is becoming in one of my favorites. Great review, cheers!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks! Yeah, Springbank hooks you in cause they offer a lot of uniqueness vs other scotches, cheers!

[@primewhisky]

Really nice review, had them all and as you say the 10y is amazing for that price😋 25y wow, but to expensive, here in Sweden it is about 550€

[@kevdonde]

Great vid! Love these rundowns. Would love to see the 21 / 25 end up in your monthly patreon draws. ;) hehe

[@SippersSocialClub]

Maybe both in the UnicornSipper, cheers man!

[@thejuiceloosener150]

I’ve yet to have the 21/25 but the 12 cask and the Longrow Red lines have been among my fave

[@SippersSocialClub]

Some of the LongRow Reds are really good! Cheers!

[@silverlochwhiskyreviews6157]

Have only tried the 12 year CS and love it. Was wondering about the 15 ... sounds like it can be passed over! Thanks for sharing this!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Yeah, from the ones ive tasted Id probably pass on the 15, the 12 is better and better value, cheers!

[@geraldhugley3618]

I had the 10 for the first time today and was blown away.

[@SippersSocialClub]

I love it, especially the 2019 bottling :)

[@dane5896]

I finished a bottle of both the 10yo and the 18yo. With all the hype, I was expecting to be blown away. I wasn't thrilled by either one. 😥

[@SippersSocialClub]

Really? Do you remember which year?

[@robklompstra2976]

I wasn’t blown away by the 18 either. I’ve never tried the 10 year old yet. I had an official Springbank 10 sample bottle from joining the Springbank Society, but I gave it to W6.

[@peterwhite507]

@@robklompstra2976 Agreed, on what little I have had of the SB 18, not even close to the Longrow 18 (Sherry/Bourbon casks)

[@dane5896]

@@SippersSocialClub Probably 2014, the old label.

[@everwind5691]

Well done review! Enjoyed.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks, cheers!

[@Avalk9724]

Excellent review! Springbank is really like liquid gold, but so hard to find here in Finland.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks! Can you order from UK sites? Like Master of Malt or any of those?

[@Avalk9724]

@@SippersSocialClub , unfortunately not. Finland's legislation prohibits ordering strong alcohol abroad☹

[@ernieforni3221]

Great video! Cannot find Springbank in my state. Was wondering if a road trip to a neighboring state might be worth it to look for some of these. You have convinced me that it is.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Worth it! :)

[@foodquig]

I'm looking forward to trying these releases... It's bedtime now!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Isn't it like 2:30 PM your time right now? Lol

[@foodquig]

@@SippersSocialClub Yup! Afternoon nap. I work nights...

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@foodquig I hear ya, I often work nights as well

[@jaychung6622]

I’m a shameless Springbank fanboy, but there’s a reason...the core range is all killer & the single casks & special releases have never let me down. Great rundown of a great distillery.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks Jay, are you a Society Member?

[@valurmork1690]

Should try glen scotia 15

[@SippersSocialClub]

Have a bottle, great stuff

[@Zmann86]

Man, 400 canadian dollars for that springbank 21. I can't find it anywhere for under $1,000 USD. Springbank is one I've never tried but maybe someday.

[@MrFuckmeimsingle]

How many bottles of the 10,15,18 yr old are released every year???

[@SippersSocialClub]

Not sure if they disclose those numbers like they do the 21 and 25

[@VaryingViewpoint]

Great video review!

[@AJslayer2]

Great video, Jeremy! I really enjoy the Springbank range. Do you know if there is an online database that details the cask composition (% sherry, % rum, etc.) for each bottling year?

[@SippersSocialClub]

whiskybase.com has some information on that, but it's sporadic. Cheers :)

[@ChacoOutdoorsman]

Nice review and comparison. What are the glasses you are using for the tasting? Looks like a glencairen with a stem

[@SippersSocialClub]

They are Stolzel tasting glasses. Available at www.sipperssocialclub.com :)

[@topshelfwhisky]

Love Springbank, the 25 is the most floral whisky I’ve ever nosed... the 12 cask strength is the best “bang for the buck”... the 10 is not great IMO... cheers

[@SippersSocialClub]

Have you had the 2019 10yr?

[@topshelfwhisky]

Sippers Social Club I have, I believe I reviewed it on my channel... decent for a 10 year but I’m not a fan of it, just my opinion.

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@topshelfwhisky Malt Reviews didn't think too highly of it either, but I love it. I'll check out your review :)

[@N.M.T.K]

Hazelburn, review next please. 🥃

[@bbjap5956]

Great stuff man!

[@SippersSocialClub]

thanks brother!

[@stromghouls]

prices have more than doubled since this video was made. the 10 years old is over 100 usd dollars now. and prices are climbing.

[@jakubzbroda]

Wonderful comparison, I really like this core-range review formula! Thank you. Overall I think Springbank is not a whisky for beginners and one needs some training to really appreciate it.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks, I agree, cheers!

[@perkristiansandgren4132]

What is the best bach 12yr you had?

[@SippersSocialClub]

I've only tried two different 12's. I preferred the 2017

[@chrispendergast7792]

Is there a good explanation as to how much mark up is applied to spirits in the Canadian market other than liquor corps gouging customers?

[@SippersSocialClub]

Duty/Tax play the biggest roles, but I really have no idea how the LCBO determines prices. For example Glenfiddich 30 is a £499 bottle in the UK, it's about $600 in the US, $800ish in Alberta, and $5,000 at the LCBO! It makes no sense to me what so ever.

[@chrispendergast7792]

@@SippersSocialClub A friend of mine was able to buy the Springbank 18 in the UK recently for under 100 pound

[@bryan5884]

They say Springbank is the distillery that does no wrong, though I'm not too sure if it's true. But it's one I love and hate at the same time, especially when it comes to very obvious batch variations. Yet this is exactly what differentiates a small distillery operated by hands from the industrial whisky complex operated by corporate firm.

[@SippersSocialClub]

One of my favorite distilleries. They do have some off bottlings. Some of their single casks are too expensive and not always great value

[@rollotomassi7437]

Why do you cover the labels with the scores. The glasses and then the scores cover the labels do you can see them..?

[@arkarkme]

Great SB reviews Jeremy. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2019 SB 21/25 you sent me -- thanks again. I don't buy SBs because of their cult like following that generally makes them harder to acquire and their inflated prices.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Very true, also their low production numbers

[@rbaddict2947]

Enjoyed the video. You're lucky to get those prices, cheapest Springbank 10 I could find here in where I live in California is $70. Still worth it. Personally, I think the Springbank 10 is the best bang for buck of any major distilleries "standard line"=), not counting independently bottled. Please let me know if there's one I'm missing. I like how you included value in your ratings which is different from other reviewers. The descriptions are detailed. Only criticism is your ratings don't make a ton of sense. Ex. The 21 year you said "probably one of the most drinkable whiskies I've EVER had" but you then you went on to confidently rate it only 91.5??! hahaha... Ok

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks for tuning in! To clarify my SB21 score. Drinkability isn't necessarily all I'm looking for in a whisky. Yes, it's awesome, but doesn't have the same complexity and depth other scotches do. Checkout my Brora 38 review. That whisky has elements that this doesn't. The Brora isn't as drinkable, but it's definitely the superior pour. Cheers!

[@bryan5884]

The 10 and 12CS are the best value your money can buy.

[@1Lawstcawz]

Wow, look how many subs you got now! 🥃

[@SippersSocialClub]

Its been growing nicely, the whisky community is one of the best!

[@nsxfan16]

well, the day i'll be able to smell antique books in a whiskey i'll be proud haha

[@SippersSocialClub]

Haha! It's like of like walking into an antique store. Theres a dank smell thing going on

[@marksaliba4194]

It seems like a lot of whisky tubers kinda shit on the 15 yo a bit, when compared to the value of the 10 yo and power of the 12 yo. Almost like middle child syndrome. I personally much prefer the 15 to the 10 because of its greater complexity and depth. Not sure about the rest of the lineup. Maybe one day. Cheers Jeremy. #letsgopalate x 6

[@marksaliba4194]

And I love the core range overviews. Keep up the tremendous work. Go Leafs

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@marksaliba4194 Haha! What's my record for #letsgopalate in one video? is this it? I liked an older bottling of the 15 better than this one, cheers Mark!

[@marksaliba4194]

@@SippersSocialClub I think you did 7 Johnnie Walkers. You should remember because your channel exploded after that video.

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@marksaliba4194 I know, but I don't think I actually said #letsgopalate before every sip haha

[@nicholaspolasek8998]

Great rundown. Love the latest 25 but I agree, overpriced. Preferred the 2018 edition of the 21yr old, and did not appreciate the recent 12yr old cask strength as much as usual, probably due to its diminished sherry cask % and increase bourbon proportions. Nice work!

[@SippersSocialClub]

I was wondering how the increased ex-bourbon influence would be, but I think it would be hard to beat the 2017. I'd love to try it, cheers!

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Great review buddy. Well done.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks, cheers man :)

[@utoobia]

I’m sure I’m in the minority, but the 10 is pretty much as good as the 12CS, 15 and 18. I’ve not had the others.

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

Unfortunately Springbank is no longer that cheap in the states and usually retails for 80-100ish now Adams. Still great whiskey though.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Prices keep jumping every year :(

[@Trickydicky33]

Does it annoy anyone else when he says "let's go palate" over and over again?

[@swift20011973]

Why would it bother me? I'll tell you what bothers me, not trying some of them bottles he had!.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Some people like it, haha

[@Dicko125]

Nope

[@christinecamley]

No!!

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

a small country's GDP right there. lol

[@SippersSocialClub]

Lol