Springbank 12 year Fino Cream Sherry Finish?

[talisker10]

My wife and I have become big Springbank 10 year fans, so I talked her into trying the Springbank 12 year Fino Cream Sherry Finish. She likes it, but not as much as the standard 10 year. I like it better than heard and it's a tough call as to which I prefer. The sherry really seems to compliment the Sprinbanks's characteristics well.

Anyone else has a chane to try this version of Springbank?

[The Third Dram]

I confess I'm a little confused, as 'Fino' and 'Cream' are mutually exclusive when it comes to types of Sherry. Is this particular Springbank aged in the one variety of Sherry wood before being transferred to the other for finishing?

[pkt77242]

My understanding was that there was 4 different Springer 12's for the US each done in different sherry cask (1 in fino, 1 in cream, 1 in amontillado, and 1 in oloroso).

[jazz lover]

Yes,yes,yes and yes, I have them.
I believe we may see a 12 yr. cask strength
and a claret finish. I think so.

[pkt77242]

Yes,yes,yes and yes, I have them.
I believe we may see a 12 yr. cask strength
and a claret finish. I think so.

JL, I have considered grabbing one of them, what do you think of them?

[jazz lover]

None open at this time.
Will be opening the Madeira next.
You may want to consider the Fino.

[Ganga]

Yes, I've been meaning to go through notes on this. I've tried three: fino, cream, amantillado. It was very interesting as the group was very mixed on preference. I chose the fino with sharper sherry characteristics. All three are very good and it will come down to your personal likes.

[Wave]

I've got the Springer's Amontillado and Fino Sherry (from Binny's). I haven't tried either yet, but Springbank and sherry? Sounds like a great combination!


Cheers!

[talisker10]

Well I swore it had Cream Sherry in big letters on the front, and then said Fino on the label..I know nothing about sherry (obviously). I will check the bottle tonight.

[pkt77242]

Well I swore it had Cream Sherry in big letters on the front, and then said Fino on the label..I know nothing about sherry (obviously). I will check the bottle tonight.

Thanks T10, you can post tasting notes as well.

[talisker10]

I will post some notes. I am rusty at that. Haven't done it for a while.

[PoppaMitch]

I've been working my way through the Madeira finish, which is an 11 year old at 55.1%. It is the most quaffable cask strength whisky I've ever had. The madeira really complements Springbank well. It is creamy and rich and not at all hot for it's high ABV. I'm looking forward to trying some of their other sherry finishes.

[PoppaMitch]

Upon closer inspection, the madeira expression is not a "finished" whisky, as it appears to have been wholly aged in madeira casks. Either way, it is yummy.

[Bulkington]

From my single sampling of the oloroso I wouldn't choose it over any of Springbank's core range. I remember thinking it difficult to taste the Springbank through the sherry. Haven't tried any of the others.