Insider knowledge: Springbank 12 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be Springbank 12 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
Nose: Peaty, smoky, salt spray, fruit, toffee. Palate: Smoke, orchard fruits, tarry. Oily. Finish: Smoky, oily, salty, mouthwatering.