Springbank Rum Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 1989 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery gleam and honey-bronze edge, a warm, sun-kissed glow that hints at rich oak and rum cask influence.

Nose

Opulent tropical fruit on the nose—ripe banana, pineapple and dried mango—complemented by dark caramel, treacle and orange zest from the rum cask. Vanilla bean, toasted oak and warm spices (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg) mingle with a maritime brine and a whisper of peat, giving a smoky, saline balance. Rich, heady and inviting, with elevated yet harmonious alcohol lift.

Palate

Powerful and layered, this Springbank delivers a hot, full-bodied palate with tropical fruit sweetness from rum wood—banana and pineapple—woven through peat smoke and mineral brine. Rich toffee and cocoa ride over oak, while ginger-spice accents nip the finish, leaving a long maritime length and a warm, lingering heat from the 54.6% ABV.

Finish

Long, warming finish with tropical rum sweetness and refined spice. Ripe dried fruit, vanilla, and coconut linger, softened by a whisper of peat and oak. A maritime thread lingers as cocoa and caramel ebb, leaving a suave, lingering warmth that carries the spirit's depth.