Springbank 12 Year Old 1989 - Rum Wood
- Distillery
- Springbank
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.6%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £499
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Oily, Old Wood
- Description
- Springbank's 1989 distillation spent 12 years in casks previously holding rum before being bottled in 2002 from an outturn of 5,700 bottles. The Campbeltown distillery's characterful style—briny, funky, and somewhat oily—is enhanced by the rum cask's residual tropical sweetness and subtle spice, creating an unusual and compelling profile. The marriage of Springbank's maritime funk with Caribbean wood influence makes this a distinctive expression within the distillery's portfolio. A curio for adventurous drinkers and Campbeltown collectors seeking historical variety.
Similar bottles to Springbank 12 Year Old 1989 - Rum Wood
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Springbank 12 Year Old 1989 - Rum Wood vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo — Springbank, £399, 5.0★ · Cooked Fruit, Sherried, Toasted, Dried Fruit
- Springbank 12 Year Old 1989 - Rum Wood vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) — The Macallan, £399, 5.0★ · Sherried, Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Springbank 12 Year Old 1989 - Rum Wood vs Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish — Glenglassaugh, £334.62, 5.0★ · Dried Fruit, Toasted, Cooked Fruit, Old Wood
Different style alternatives to Springbank 12 Year Old 1989 - Rum Wood
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Springbank 12 Year Old 1989 - Rum Wood vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts — Teaninich, £344.14, 5.0★ · Hay-like, Leafy, Malt Extract, Vegetative
- Springbank 12 Year Old 1989 - Rum Wood vs Rosebank 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna — Rosebank, £399, 5.0★ · Fresh Fruit, Fragant, Honey, Vegetative
- Springbank 12 Year Old 1989 - Rum Wood vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) — Pulteney, £399, 5.0★ · Smokey, Citric, Honey, Toasted
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Springbank 12 Year Old 1989 - Rum Wood is a 12-year-old single malt from Springbank (Scotland), bottled at 54.6% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, dried fruit, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Springbank's 1989 distillation spent 12 years in casks previously holding rum before being bottled in 2002 from an outturn of 5,700 bottles. The Campbeltown distillery's characterful style—briny, funky, and somewhat oily—is enhanced by the rum cask's residual tropical sweetness and subtle spice, creating an unusual and compelling profile. The marriage of Springbank's maritime funk with Caribbean wood influence makes this a distinctive expression within the distillery's portfolio. A curio for adventurous drinkers and Campbeltown collectors seeking historical variety.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers