Springbank Claret Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 1997 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery hues and a ruby-tinged edge.

Nose

Powerful, wine-kissed nose layered with red-berry and dark plum, lifted by claret’s bright fruit. Vanilla and caramel from the bourbon reinforce toasted oak, while a gentle peat smoke and coastal salt provide maritime nuance. Spices like clove and a whisper of cocoa complete a lush, glossy bouquet that hints at the cask-strength depth to come.

Palate

Powerful and richly textured, the palate opens with coastal peat and malt sweetness, then floods in plush red-fruit with claret’s wine notes. Bourbon-derived vanilla and caramel weave with dark berries, plum and a touch of spice, while oak tannins lend a structured, slightly tanned finish. A warm, lingering aftertaste echoes smoke, fruit and creamy sweetness.

Finish

An expansive, wine-forward finish that clings with claret-dark fruit—blackcurrant, cherry and plum—interlaced with vanilla and a soft bourbon sweetness. Fresh claret casks bring drying tannins and peppery spice, while a whisper of peat lingers. The tail grows warm and currant-scented, unfolding into chewy oak and a hint of smoke that persists long after the last sip.