Springbank Launches First-Ever Vintage Series with 1998 Sherry Cask Release

Inaugural Release of the new Springbank Series by Springbank

Available from today in the UK and parts of Europe, Campbeltown’s legendary Springbank distillery has unveiled the inaugural release of its new Vintage Series—a collection of annual limited editions set to replace the much-celebrated Springbank 25.

This first edition, the Springbank 1998 Vintage 2025, is a bold statement of intent, offering collectors and connoisseurs a deep dive into the aged character of Springbank through a single vintage lens. Distilled in 1998 and matured exclusively in sherry casks, this rare expression has spent over 26 years developing its rich, earthy complexity before being bottled at natural cask strength at 48,5% abv in 2025. With only 1.500 bottles available worldwide, its scarcity is already drawing strong attention from the whisky community.

Design and Series Concept

The Springbank Vintage Series is not just another limited release—it's a shift in philosophy. Designed to showcase some of Springbank’s oldest stocks, each bottling in the series will reflect the evolving influence of time and wood on the distillery’s iconic spirit. Replacing the longstanding Springbank 25, the new series embraces vintage specificity and sherry-forward maturation, offering whisky lovers a fresh perspective on aged Campbeltown character.

While the label remains rooted in Springbank's traditional aesthetic, the Vintage Series introduces subtle modern cues, emphasizing the year of distillation as a key identifier—turning each release into a time capsule for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Maturation and Flavor Profile

This 1998 Vintage bottling is **100% sherry matured**, resulting in a profile that’s both indulgent and complex. On the nose, rich aromas of Medjool dates, blackberries, white chocolate and caramel offer an opulent introduction. The palate opens earthy and full-bodied, evolving into flavors of shortbread, brandy butter, and warming cloves. The finish is long and lingering, with varnished wood, nutmeg, and crystalised ginger adding a final flourish of depth and sophistication.

Bottled at natural cask strength, this edition captures Springbank’s robust spirit in its most unadulterated form—non-chill-filtered and naturally colored.

Distillery Perspective

Springbank has long held a cult status among whisky aficionados for its commitment to traditional production methods and unbroken lineage. With the launch of the Vintage Series, the distillery is reinforcing its reputation for patience, authenticity, and craftsmanship.

According to Springbank insiders, the 1998 vintage sets the tone for what’s to come: deeply aged, cask-forward expressions that honor the past while carving out a new collectible path forward.