Springbank holds a unique position in Scotch whisky as Scotland’s oldest independently owned distillery (founded 1828), based in Campbeltown. Working with collectors over the past six years, we’ve watched Springbank limited editions attract enthusiasts who appreciate hands-on production and regional heritage. What sets Springbank apart is independence. When most distilleries became subsidiaries of larger groups, Springbank remained family-owned with complete control over production from malting through bottling.
The distillery’s approach to limited editions reflects this independence. Local barley sourcing, wood expression experiments, society bottlings for members, and festival commemoratives. Collectors pursuing Springbank bottles often cite the distillery’s commitment to doing things its own way as defining appeal. This is whisky made by people who chose production philosophy over profit maximization.
This guide covers Springbank’s major limited edition series across 12 distinct collections. Each section details production methods, cask selections, rarity, and secondary market pricing. What sets Springbank apart is that every release reflects genuine production choices rooted in the distillery’s independent ownership and hands-on methodology.
Each series reflects Springbank’s philosophy. Local Barley celebrates regional grain sourcing. Longrow Red explores peated variants with wine finishes. Cask Strength releases emphasize spirit character. Society Bottlings reward membership commitment. Understanding these distinctions helps you identify which series align with your interests and budget.
The secondary market for Springbank reflects genuine scarcity. Prices appreciate steadily for properly stored, authenticated bottles. Certain series (Millennium, rare Cage Bottles, premium Society releases) command significant premiums reflecting production scarcity and genuine collector demand.
Local Barley celebrates Springbank’s commitment to sourcing barley from Scottish farmers in the Kintyre region. Each release uses a specific barley variety, and collectors track both the age statement and grain type. The series launched in 2016 and has produced ten releases to date.
Springbank 16 Year Old Local Barley (2016) — Prisma Barley
– Release Year: 2016
– ABV: 54.3%
– Cask Type: 80% bourbon casks / 20% European oak sherry casks
– Barley: Prisma spring barley, Low Machrimore Farm, Kintyre
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Sweet and thick with vanilla, apricot, honey, and sherbet underpinned by subtle brine, peat, and earthy complexity. The inaugural modern Local Barley release.
– Rarity: Extremely Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £1,500–£2,500
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Springbank 11 Year Old Local Barley (2017) — Bere Barley
– Release Year: 2017
– ABV: 53.1%
– Cask Type: 100% bourbon casks
– Barley: Bere barley (ancient heritage variety), Aros Farm, Machrihanish
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Floral and aromatic with orange marmalade, eucalyptus, and wet gravel on the nose; Albarino wine-like palate with aromatic fruits, sharp minerals, and salt.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £800–£1,400
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Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley (2017/18) — Belgravia Barley
– Release Year: 2017
– ABV: 57.3%
– Cask Type: 70% bourbon casks / 30% sherry casks
– Barley: Belgravia barley, West Back Farm (6km from distillery)
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Sweet lemon, berries, and pineapple with vanilla and honey; mineral-driven palate with citrus green tea, paraffin, peat hints, and a long spicy, nutty, salted finish.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £600–£1,000
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Springbank 9 Year Old Local Barley (2018) — Optic Barley
– Release Year: 2018
– ABV: 57.7%
– Cask Type: 80% bourbon casks / 20% sherry casks
– Barley: Optic barley, High Cattadale Farm
– Bottles Produced: 9,700
– Character: Peaches, honey, and lemon peel with custard cream on the nose; thick and oily palate with brine, salty liquorice, citrus, and stone fruit, finishing long with citrus zest, smoke, and tar.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £550–£900
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Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley (2019) — Optic Barley
– Release Year: 2019
– ABV: 56.2%
– Cask Type: 77% bourbon casks / 20% sherry casks / 3% port casks
– Barley: Optic barley, High Cattadale Farm
– Bottles Produced: 8,500
– Character: Sweet and slightly spicy nose with honey, vanilla, and light peat smoke; tropical fruits on the palate with building peat, creamy buttery mouthfeel, and coastal salt.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £500–£800
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Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley (2020) — Belgravia Barley
– Release Year: 2020
– ABV: 55.6%
– Cask Type: 100% oloroso sherry casks
– Barley: Belgravia barley, Glencraigs Farm
– Bottles Produced: 8,500
– Character: A rich, sherry-driven departure with deep colour and intense dried fruit, spice, and dunnage earthiness. The only 100% oloroso sherry release in the series.
– Rarity: Extremely Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £800–£1,500
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Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley (2021) — Belgravia Barley
– Release Year: 2021
– ABV: 51.6%
– Cask Type: 100% ex-bourbon casks
– Barley: Belgravia barley, Glencraigs Farm
– Bottles Produced: 15,000
– Character: Hob nobs, garden fruit, and lemon zest with soot and graphite; coastal and chalky palate with linseed oil, mineral peat, sweet grapefruit, lime, and plum cake.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £350–£600
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Springbank 11 Year Old Local Barley (2022) — Belgravia Barley
– Release Year: 2022
– ABV: 55.1%
– Cask Type: 55% sherry casks / 35% bourbon casks / 10% rum casks
– Barley: Belgravia barley, Glencraigs Farm
– Bottles Produced: 15,000
– Character: Lemon sweets and juice with garden fruits and minerality; thick mouthfeel turning drier with salt, resinous hints, and grasses; long chalky, mineral finish with barley and salt.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £300–£550
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Springbank 13 Year Old Local Barley (2023) — Belgravia Barley
– Release Year: 2023
– ABV: 54.1%
– Cask Type: Bourbon and sherry combination (exact split undisclosed)
– Barley: Belgravia barley, Glencraigs Farm
– Bottles Produced: 8,400
– Character: Fruit-forward with ripened bananas, boiled sweets, and cinnamon; thick oily mouthfeel with peppery, malty notes, strawberry and confectionery; smoky, sweet finish with dunnage earthiness.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £350–£650
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Springbank 10 Year Old Local Barley (2025) — Bere Barley
– Release Year: 2025
– ABV: 55.2%
– Cask Type: Undisclosed
– Barley: Bere barley, Clochkiel Farm (~5 miles from distillery)
– Bottles Produced: 8,000
– Character: Fig rolls, date syrup, plums, and star anise on the nose; savoury umami with burdock, shiitake mushrooms, tamari soy sauce, and liquorice; campfire ash and treacle molasses finish.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £200–£400
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Longrow Red represents Springbank’s annual peated releases, each defined by a specific wine cask finish. Springbank produces Longrow (the peated variant) on-site, and these limited editions showcase what happens when peated spirit meets different wine cask influences. The 2024/25 Pinot Noir release has been confirmed as the final Longrow Red, making this a closed collection of 12 bottles.
Longrow Red 11 Year Old (2012) — Cabernet Sauvignon
– Release Year: 2012
– ABV: 52.1%
– Cask Type: 7 years bourbon, 4 years Cabernet Sauvignon casks
– Character: Smoky bonfire peat with jammy berries, chocolate nougat, and cured salty meats. The inaugural Longrow Red release.
– Rarity: Extremely Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £200–£350
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Longrow Red 11 Year Old (2013) — Shiraz
– Release Year: 2013
– ABV: 53.7%
– Cask Type: 6 years bourbon, 5 years Australian Shiraz casks
– Character: Summer fruits, peaches, apples and tobacco on the palate with a long, spicy peat finish.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £180–£300
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Longrow Red 11 Year Old (2014) — Fresh Port
– Release Year: 2014
– ABV: 51.8%
– Cask Type: Fresh port casks
– Character: Vibrant jammy summer fruit sweetness with a rosy hue and underlying smoky Campbeltown peat.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £120–£200
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Longrow Red 12 Year Old (2015) — Pinot Noir
– Release Year: 2015
– ABV: 52.9%
– Cask Type: 11 years bourbon, 1 year fresh New Zealand Pinot Noir casks
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Sharp phenolic peat, toasted wood and vanilla balanced by strawberry and tart berry sweetness from the Pinot Noir finish.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £120–£200
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Longrow Red 13 Year Old (2017) — Malbec
– Release Year: 2017
– ABV: 51.3%
– Cask Type: 12 years bourbon, 15 months fresh South African Malbec casks
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Smoky and fruity with sea spray, apple, plum, and rhubarb complemented by wine-cask influence.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £100–£160
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Longrow Red 11 Year Old (2018) — Cabernet Franc
– Release Year: 2018
– ABV: 55.9%
– Cask Type: 9 years bourbon, 2 years South African Cabernet Franc casks
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Soft wine tannins and sour red berries with vanilla, toffee, and apricots — an excellent peat-meets-red-wine expression.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £100–£170
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Longrow Red 11 Year Old (2019) — Pinot Noir
– Release Year: 2019
– ABV: 53.1%
– Cask Type: 8 years bourbon, 3 years New Zealand Pinot Noir barriques
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Creamy rhubarb crumble, red apples and cherries on the nose with raspberry jam, cranberries and smoky red wine on the palate.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £90–£150
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Longrow Red 13 Year Old (2020) — Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon
– Release Year: 2020
– ABV: 51.6%
– Cask Type: 10 years bourbon/sherry, 3 years Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon casks
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Ripe summer berries and red apples balanced by peat logs, goat cheese, black tea and a dry maritime finish.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £90–£140
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Longrow Red 10 Year Old (2021) — Malbec
– Release Year: 2021
– ABV: 52.5%
– Cask Type: 7 years bourbon, 3 years refill South African Malbec casks
– Bottles Produced: 10,000
– Character: Chewy vanilla fudge and butterscotch with stewed rhubarb, red berries and delicate peat smoke balanced by juicy red apples and black cherries.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £80–£130
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Longrow Red 15 Year Old (2022) — Pinot Noir
– Release Year: 2022
– ABV: 51.4%
– Cask Type: 11 years bourbon, 4 years fresh New Zealand Pinot Noir from Valli Vineyards
– Bottles Produced: 9,400
– Character: Rich candied plums and strawberries with custard, bramble jam, toffee and smoky embers — the most mature Red release.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £100–£180
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Longrow Red 11 Year Old (2023) — Tawny Port
– Release Year: 2023
– ABV: 57.5%
– Cask Type: 7 years bourbon, 4 years Tawny Port casks
– Bottles Produced: 8,400
– Character: Raspberries, redcurrants and earthy smoke with maritime touches, cranberries, sweet apricots and dark chocolate on a robust oily palate.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £95–£140
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Longrow Red 7 Year Old (2024/25) — Pinot Noir (Final Release)
– Release Year: 2024/25
– ABV: 57.1%
– Cask Type: 4 years bourbon, 3 years French Pinot Noir casks
– Bottles Produced: 10,000
– Character: Herbal and vegetal notes of custard, blackberry jelly, red apples and cherries with smoked ham, wine gums and raspberry jam. The final Longrow Red release.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £72–£100
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Annual batch-based bottlings at non-reduced strength, emphasizing full spirit character without dilution. With 28 distinct batches released to date, collectors often pursue specific batches. The cask composition has evolved significantly over the series — early batches used 70% sherry / 30% bourbon, while recent batches have explored all-bourbon and bourbon/sherry/rum combinations. The series will move to twice-yearly releases from 2025.
Notable Batch ABVs and Cask Compositions:
| Batch | ABV | Year | Cask Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54.6% | ~2009 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon |
| 5 | 53.1% | 2013 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon |
| 6 | 50.3% | 2013 | Sherry/Bourbon (won “Best Natural Casks” MMA 2013) |
| 9 | 54.3% | 2014 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon |
| 10 | 53.2% | 2014 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon |
| 11 | 53.8% | 2015 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon |
| 12 | 54.1% | 2016 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon (sought-after) |
| 13 | 56.3% | 2016 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon |
| 14 | 54.2% | 2017 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon |
| 15 | 56.5% | 2017 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon |
| 16 | 56.3% | 2018 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon |
| 17 | 56.2% | 2018 | 70% Sherry / 30% Bourbon (sought-after — final sherry-dominant batch) |
| 18 | 54.8% | 2019 | 50% Bourbon / 50% Sherry |
| 19 | 57.1% | 2019 | Bourbon & Sherry |
| 20 | 55.3% | 2020 | 65% Bourbon / 35% Sherry |
| 21 | 56.1% | 2020 | Sherry, Bourbon, Burgundy & Port (unique 4-cask vatting) |
| 22 | 55.4% | 2021 | 100% Ex-Bourbon |
| 23 | 55.9% | 2021 | 100% Ex-Bourbon |
| 24 | 54.1% | 2023 | Bourbon & Sherry |
| 25 | 57.2% | 2024 | Bourbon & Sherry |
| 26 | 56.2% | 2024 | 60% Bourbon / 35% Sherry / 5% Rum |
| 27 | 55.9% | 2025 | 60% Bourbon / 35% Sherry / 5% Rum |
| 28 | 55.5% | 2025 | 100% Ex-Bourbon |
Collector-Favourite Batches:
Batch 12 (54.1%, 2016) — One of the last batches in the original sherry-dominant formula. Highly regarded for its rich, sherry-forward profile. Secondary market: £120–£180+.
Batch 17 (56.2%, 2018) — Widely considered the final batch with classic 70% sherry / 30% bourbon composition. Marks the end of the sherry-dominant era. Described as having caramel, vanilla, honey, roasted nuts, and smoke. Secondary market: £150–£220+.
Batch 21 (56.1%, 2020) — The most unusual batch, using four cask types: Sherry, Bourbon, Burgundy, and Port. Confident and assertive with black treacle, leather, and seared meat. Rated 9/10 by Dramface. Secondary market: £130–£180+.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength (Annual Batches)
– Release Years: Ongoing since ~2009, 28 batches to date
– ABV: 50.3–57.2% (varies per batch)
– Cask Type: Evolved from 70% sherry/30% bourbon (Batches 1–17) through transitional mixes to bourbon-dominant and bourbon/sherry/rum combinations (Batches 22–28)
– Age Statement: 12 years
– Character: Full-strength spirit with pronounced character and oak influence; sherry-era batches are rich and dark-fruited, bourbon-era batches are brighter and citrus-forward
– Rarity: Very Rare (specific batches Extremely Rare)
– Approximate Price Range: £80–£450 (recent batches near retail at £68–£78; early/sought-after batches £150–£250+)
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Limited releases showcasing how different wood types reshape spirit across Springbank’s three brands. Well-documented by collectors, these expressions are highly sought-after for their diversity of cask influence.
Springbank 9 Year Old Marsala Wood (2006)
– Release Year: 2006
– ABV: 58.6%
– Cask Type: 7 years refill bourbon, 2 years fresh Marsala casks
– Bottles Produced: 7,740
– Character: An intensely spirited cask-strength dram with rich dried fruit, sticky Marsala sweetness, and characteristic Campbeltown brine.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £200–£350
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Springbank 11 Year Old Madeira Wood (2009)
– Release Year: 2009
– ABV: 55.1%
– Cask Type: Refill bourbon, Madeira wood finish
– Bottles Produced: 9,090
– Character: Richly layered with tropical fruit, toffee, and nutty Madeira sweetness balanced by classic Springbank oily coastal character.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £250–£400
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Springbank 13 Year Old Port Wood (2003)
– Release Year: 2003
– ABV: 54.2%
– Cask Type: Port pipes
– Bottles Produced: 3,120
– Character: Deep ruby-tinged Campbeltown malt with dark berry compote, plummy richness, and a long smoky-sweet finish from port pipe maturation.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £260–£400
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Springbank 12 Year Old Sherry Wood (2003)
– Release Year: 2003
– ABV: 52.4%
– Cask Type: Sherry butts
– Bottles Produced: 1,799
– Character: Full-bodied sherry bomb with Christmas cake richness, dark chocolate, dried orange peel, and deep walnut notes. The smallest production in the Wood Expressions series.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £400–£500
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Springbank 9 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood (2013)
– Release Year: 2013
– ABV: 54.7%
– Cask Type: 4 years refill bourbon, 5 years fresh Gaja Barolo wine casks
– Bottles Produced: 11,000
– Character: Wine-forward expression with robust Italian red wine tannins, dark cherry, leather, and spice balanced by Springbank’s signature malty, briny Campbeltown character.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £150–£250
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Hazelburn 8 Year Old Sauternes Wood (2011)
– Release Year: 2011
– ABV: 55.9%
– Cask Type: 5 years refill bourbon, 3 years Sauternes casks
– Bottles Produced: 9,120
– Character: Honeyed, dessert-wine-kissed unpeated Campbeltown malt with apricot, vanilla custard, and luscious golden sweetness from the Sauternes finish.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £180–£250
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Hazelburn 9 Year Old Barolo Wood (2016)
– Release Year: 2016
– ABV: 57.9%
– Cask Type: 6 years first-fill bourbon, 3 years refill Barolo wine casks
– Bottles Produced: 10,800
– Character: Bold cask-strength unpeated malt with red fruit, gentle tannins, and a biscuity malt backbone with warm Italian wine-influenced spice.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £100–£150
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Hazelburn 13 Year Old Oloroso Wood (2017)
– Release Year: 2017
– ABV: 47.4%
– Cask Type: Oloroso sherry casks (full maturation)
– Bottles Produced: 12,000
– Character: Smooth, approachable sherry-matured unpeated Campbeltown malt with dried fruit, dark chocolate, cinnamon spice, and warm amber richness.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £100–£170
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Longrow 14 Year Old Burgundy Wood (2011)
– Release Year: 2011
– ABV: 56.1%
– Cask Type: 11 years refill bourbon, 3 years fresh Burgundy casks
– Bottles Produced: 7,800
– Character: Deeply peated Campbeltown malt softened by elegant Burgundy wine cask influence — smoke, dark cherry, earthy undergrowth, and a long savoury-sweet finish.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £210–£300
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Hand-labeled distillery exclusives, individually filled and hand-labeled at the distillery, making each bottle genuinely unique. These releases appeal to collectors who appreciate authentic artisanal production and one-of-a-kind characteristics.
Cage Bottles (Hand-Labeled Exclusives)
– Release Years: Ongoing distillery releases
– ABV: Varies significantly (40–60%+ possible)
– Cask Type: Individual cask selections
– Production: Hand-filled and hand-labeled by distillery staff at source
– Character: Unique per bottle due to individual cask sourcing and variation
– Rarity: Extremely Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £200–£600+
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Exclusive member releases rewarding distillery society membership with access to premium limited expressions. The Society typically releases 2–3 bottlings per year, each identified by the distinctive “Society” logo and unique vintage dates. These releases appeal to collectors who value direct distillery engagement and membership-driven exclusivity.
Society Bottlings (Member Exclusives)
– Release Years: Ongoing for members (typically 2–3 releases per year)
– ABV: 46.0–55.0%
– Cask Type: Premium selections curated for society members
– Access: Members-only distribution
– Identification: Distinctive “Society” logo and unique vintage dates on each release
– Character: Premium Springbank expressions specifically curated for member community
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £180–£400 (member price); £300–£800+ (secondary market premium)
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Springbank’s unpeated triple-distilled variant (Hazelburn brand) finished in premium oloroso sherry casks. Annual releases explore the intersection of light spirit character and sherry oak influence.
Hazelburn Oloroso Cask Series (Annual)
– Release Years: Ongoing annually
– ABV: 47.0–54.0%
– Cask Type: Oloroso sherry casks (ex-bourbon base + sherry finish)
– Distillation: Triple-distilled (Hazelburn variant)
– Character: Light, delicate spirit character with sherry-driven complexity and fruit
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £160–£320
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Famous collection of premium decanters (25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 Year Old) released around 2000, representing the distillery’s archive stock. These bottles have achieved iconic status among serious Springbank collectors.
Springbank 25 Year Old Millennium
– Release Year: ~1998–2000
– ABV: 46.0%
– Cask Type: Oak casks (bourbon and sherry wood)
– Format: Commemorative decanter
– Character: Rich and malty with dried fruit, toffee, gentle oak spice, and a long honeyed finish. The accessible entry point to the Millennium set.
– Rarity: Extremely Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £2,500–£4,000
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Springbank 30 Year Old Millennium
– Release Year: ~1998–2000
– ABV: 46.0%
– Cask Type: Oak casks (bourbon and sherry wood)
– Format: Commemorative decanter
– Character: Deeper and more complex than the 25yo, with rich fruitcake, polished mahogany, beeswax, and integrated wood tannins.
– Rarity: Extremely Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £3,500–£5,500
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Springbank 35 Year Old Millennium
– Release Year: ~1998–2000
– ABV: 46.0%
– Cask Type: Oak casks (bourbon and sherry wood)
– Format: Commemorative decanter
– Character: Exceptionally refined with old library leather, candied orange peel, dark chocolate, and waves of complex old-oak spice.
– Rarity: Extremely Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £5,000–£8,000
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Springbank 40 Year Old Millennium
– Release Year: ~1998–2000
– ABV: 40.1%
– Cask Type: Oak casks (bourbon and sherry wood)
– Format: Commemorative decanter
– Character: Deep antique complexity with aged dried fruits, ancient oak, beeswax polish, subtle coastal peat, and a remarkably long, dignified finish.
– Rarity: Extremely Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £7,000–£12,000
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Springbank 45 Year Old Millennium
– Release Year: ~1998–2000
– ABV: 40.1%
– Cask Type: Oak casks (bourbon and sherry wood)
– Format: Commemorative decanter
– Character: Extraordinarily delicate and layered with faded rose petals, ancient oak, crystallised ginger, and a whisper of coastal peat smoke on an impossibly long finish.
– Rarity: Extremely Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £10,000–£15,000
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Springbank 50 Year Old Millennium
– Release Year: ~1998–2000
– ABV: 40.5%
– Cask Type: Oak casks (bourbon and sherry wood)
– Format: Commemorative decanter
– Character: The crown jewel — profound aged complexity with concentrated dried fruit, ancient mahogany, beeswax, maritime air, and an ethereal, near-endless finish.
– Rarity: Extremely Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £15,000–£25,000+
– Complete Set: £40,000–£80,000+ at auction
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Limited eco-focused releases featuring organically sourced barley with environmental commitment positioning. Two releases were produced under the Green label.
Springbank 12 Year Old Green (2014) — Bourbon Cask
– Release Year: 2014
– ABV: 46.0%
– Cask Type: Bourbon casks (exclusively)
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Orchard fruits, sea breeze, and white chocolate on the nose with a palate of walnuts, vanilla cookies, and subtle coastal peat — a restrained, elegant daily dram.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £200–£350
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Springbank 13 Year Old Green (2015) — Sherry Cask
– Release Year: 2015
– ABV: 46.0%
– Cask Type: Sherry casks
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Fruity and rounded with baked apple, raisins, grapes, sweet almonds, and a long spiced finish of candied ginger, aniseed, and cinnamon — more sherried depth than its bourbon-casked predecessor.
– Rarity: Scarce
– Approximate Price Range: £250–£400
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Also notable: Springbank 15 Year Old Rum Wood (2019)
Released separately from the Green series, this rum cask expression is sometimes grouped alongside the Greens due to its experimental nature but was not part of the organic barley programme.
Explores small-cask maturation across Springbank’s three brands. Rundlets (~60 litres) and kilderkins (~80 litres) are historically small cask formats that accelerate wood interaction, giving the whisky maturity beyond its stated age. Three releases were produced, completing the trilogy.
Springbank 10 Year Old Rundlets & Kilderkins (2012)
– Release Year: 2012
– Distilled: November 2001
– ABV: 49.4%
– Cask Type: Rundlets (60 litre) and kilderkins (80 litre) — small format oak casks
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Honeyed, creamy, and richly spiced with toffee, nougat, dried fruit, and a maritime edge that belies its young age statement.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £350–£550
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Longrow 11 Year Old Rundlets & Kilderkins (2013)
– Release Year: 2013
– Distilled: 2001
– ABV: 51.7%
– Cask Type: Rundlets (60 litre) and kilderkins (80 litre) — small format oak casks
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Intensely peaty and sooty with briny coastal smoke, berry fruit, leather, and a long spicy cinnamon-wood finish.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £400–£650
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Hazelburn 10 Year Old Rundlets & Kilderkins (2014)
– Release Year: 2014
– Distilled: 2003
– ABV: 50.1%
– Cask Type: Rundlets (60 litre) and kilderkins (80 litre) — small format oak casks
– Bottles Produced: 9,000
– Character: Elegant and richly textured with chocolate, honeycomb, butterscotch, marzipan, and a long earthy-sweet finish from triple distillation in small casks.
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £350–£550
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Market-specific regional releases of individual barrels available in select geographic markets, making them geographically limited collectibles.
Single Cask Series (Market-Specific)
– Release Years: Ongoing market-specific releases
– ABV: 46.0–58.0%
– Cask Type: Individual market-specific cask selections
– Distribution: Regional bottling agreements
– Character: Unique per cask and per market
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £150–£400
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Exclusive annual commemorative bottlings for Campbeltown Malts Festival, appealing to collectors interested in distillery-specific festival engagement. Each year features a unique expression — recent notable releases include the 2023 8 Year Old (Sherry/Port/Bourbon mix) and the 2024 14 Year Old (Fino cask). These festival-only bottles are only available to attendees, making them geographically limited collectibles with strong secondary market demand.
Campbeltown Malts Festival Annual Releases
– Release Years: Annual festival releases
– ABV: 46.0–58.0%
– Cask Type: Festival-specific selections (varies each year — recent examples include Sherry/Port/Bourbon blends, Fino cask)
– Character: Premium Springbank expressions created for festival attendees; unique profile each year
– Rarity: Very Rare
– Approximate Price Range: £150–£350 (festival price); £300–£600+ (secondary market premium)
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Springbank limited editions represent something genuine. Independence. Production transparency. Heritage.
The independence is real. Springbank remains family-owned when most distilleries became corporate subsidiaries. That autonomy shapes every production decision. Collectors understand that this independence creates bottles with specific character impossible within corporate structures.
Production transparency appeals to enthusiasts. Floor malting visible to visitors. On-site cooperage and cask-building. Hands-on production at every stage. Local barley documented and verifiable. Collectors want to understand exactly how their whisky was made.
Heritage runs deep. Campbeltown’s historic role as Scotland’s whisky capital, now home to only three remaining distilleries. Springbank’s role maintaining that heritage. Collecting Springbank connects to regional whisky history few other producers offer.
Most collectors report that following Springbank releases creates community. People share sourcing tips, discuss production methodology, talk about which series align with their values. The distillery’s commitment to independence means collectors often share similar philosophies.
Start with Local Barley or Hazelburn Oloroso releases. Prices run £120–280. You explore Springbank character without overcommitting. These bottles teach production philosophy while building a collection you’ll actually enjoy.
Authentication first. Counterfeits exist, especially around expensive bottles. Learn details: bottle construction, label printing, cap design, glass weight, liquid clarity. Talk to experienced collectors early. Get free valuations before significant commitments. You get authenticity verification plus fair market pricing guidance.
Storage is straightforward. Cool, dark, stable temperature. Horizontal storage for corked bottles preserves cork. Most people find a temperature-stable closet or basic wine storage unit sufficient indefinitely.
Build around what you like. Complete series runs or individual standout bottles? Both work. Many start exploring—one bottle per series to see what sticks—then go deeper later. Free valuations help confirm fair pricing.
Patience matters. Not every bottle appreciates immediately. Think of purchases as long-term commitments to bottles you’d actually open.
Springbank limited editions make excellent gifts. The distillery focuses on production authenticity and heritage, so bottles arrive with compelling stories. They’re gifts combining sensory experience with intellectual engagement and real value.
Springbank remains independently owned when most distilleries became corporate subsidiaries. Real production transparency. Heritage in Campbeltown. Genuine scarcity through limited production.
Springbank releases regularly across multiple series. Annual releases in Local Barley, Longrow Red, society bottlings. Festival releases appear seasonally. Follow distillery announcements to catch releases matching your interests.
They’ve appreciated consistently, especially Millennium Series and rare society bottlings. But buy bottles you’d actually drink. Collections built on real taste appreciate better than pure speculation.
Check: bottle construction, label printing, cap design, glass weight, liquid clarity. Counterfeits miss details. Talk to specialist retailers. Get authentication from trusted networks.
Longrow Red recent releases from £72. Local Barley and Green Series start at £200–350. 12 Year Old Cask Strength recent batches £68–78. Premium Millennium Series hits £2,500–25,000+.
Millennium Series (iconic, complete sets rarely surface), premium Cage Bottles (each genuinely unique), early Local Barley releases (2016 Prisma and 2020 Oloroso sherry), and inaugural Longrow Red 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Complete annual series teach production evolution. Individual bottles give flexibility. Most collectors do both. The Longrow Red is now a closed collection of 12, making a complete set particularly appealing.
Yes. The production story means each bottle comes with context. Exclusive without feeling generic.
Specialist retailers, auction houses, private networks. We’ve built relationships across the UK and Europe and source bottles most retailers can’t get. Free valuations confirm fair pricing.
Older bottles hold or appreciate if stored right and authentic. Established limited editions rarely drop. Build around bottles you’ll enjoy.
Start with Local Barley or Hazelburn Oloroso releases. Prioritize authentication and provenance. Connect with specialists early.
Cool, dark, stable temperature. Horizontal storage preserves cork. A wine storage unit works indefinitely.
Springbank limited editions are well-crafted whisky paired with real production independence. The distillery takes hands-on production seriously, maintains regional heritage, and remains committed to transparency. These releases attract collectors who value authenticity and production methodology.
Starting a collection means exploring independence. Understanding how family ownership shapes production philosophy. Building relationships with people who share these values. Each bottle carries meaning beyond what’s inside—it’s how the distillery thinks, what it commits to, and what it believes whisky can become.
We work with collectors at every stage. Six years of relationships across the UK and Europe means we find bottles most retailers can’t access. Reach out for valuations, authentication guidance, or to talk about what makes Springbank collecting meaningful.
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