{"product_id":"springbank-society-8-year-old-fresh-madeira-cask-matured-2025-release-30ml-54-1","title":"Springbank Whisky Sample Society 8 Year Old Fresh Madeira Cask Matured 2025 Release (30ml, 54.1%)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpringbank Whisky Sample Society 8 Year Old Fresh Madeira Cask Matured 2025 Release (30ml, 54.1%)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-160\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-160\"\u003eSpringbank 8 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-160 citation-end-160\"\u003e is the highly anticipated second Society release of 2025.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-159\"\u003eFollowing the success of the 20-year-old Port expression from previous years, this younger bottling takes the Springbank spirit in an exotic, high-intensity direction by opting for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159\"\u003efull-term maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003e in fresh Madeira wood.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-158 citation-end-158\"\u003eAt 54.1% ABV, it is a vibrant, \"dirty,\" and expressive dram that captures the quintessential Campbeltown funk through a vinous, oxidative lens.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic \"Springbank Funk.\" \u003cspan class=\"citation-154\"\u003eInitial hits of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154\"\u003erhubarb stalk, leather, and engine oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154\"\u003e are quickly followed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154\"\u003ebrandy sultanas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154 citation-end-154\"\u003e and a deep fruit compote.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e There is an earthy, \"dirty\" quality here—think damp leaves and campfire remnants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Intense and sweet. \u003cspan class=\"citation-153\"\u003eA wave of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-153\"\u003eblackberries and raspberries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-153\"\u003e leads into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-153\"\u003etinned peach syrup and vanilla custard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-153 citation-end-153\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The mid-palate reveals the Madeira's spice: cracked black pepper, chili chocolate, and a hint of Red Kola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Long and mineral. It moves into clay and sea salt, finishing with a drying tannic grip of prunes and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this bottle is special\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFull-Term Madeira Maturation:\u003c\/b\u003e Most Madeira-influenced whiskies are finishes. A full 8-year maturation is rare because Madeira wood can easily overpower a spirit. Here, the robust 2.5-times distilled Springbank spirit fights back, creating a complex \"tug-of-war\" between cask and distillery character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Dirty\" Springbank Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e This release highlights the \"filthy\" side of the distillery that enthusiasts crave. It isn't a \"pretty\" Speyside; it’s an industrial, earthy, and coastal experience that feels older than its 8-year age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2025 Archive Piece:\u003c\/b\u003e As part of the 2025 Society lineup, this bottle is already becoming a benchmark for how well Springbank handles \"exotic\" wine casks. It provides a fascinating comparison to the core 10-year-old or the recent 5-year-old 100-proof releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chameleon Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52786283217171,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/9383\/1699\/files\/SpringbankSociety8YearOldFreshMadeiraCaskMatured2025Release.jpg?v=1770043575","url":"https:\/\/chameleonwhisky.com\/products\/springbank-society-8-year-old-fresh-madeira-cask-matured-2025-release-30ml-54-1","provider":"Chameleon Whisky","version":"1.0","type":"link"}