✦ Neatly Summary

Springbank 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 242) - Inaugural Casks (Nickolls & Perks) is a 25-year-old single malt from Springbank (Campbeltown, Scotland), bottled at 49.1% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — dried fruit, old wood, tobacco, oily. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Springbank's 1997 vintage matured 25 years in a single fresh rum barrel, a bold choice that yields spiced oak, molasses, and dried fruit alongside the distillery's typical oily texture and maritime notes. The rum cask finish adds tropical sweetness and vanilla that integrates with Campbeltown's coastal character, creating an unconventional but harmonious profile. Only 105 cask-strength bottles were produced, suiting adventurous drinkers seeking atypical wood influence.

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