Description
A single malt whisky from Australia, produced by Spring Bay Distillery, aged in tawny casks, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 46.0% ABV. It is made from premium Tasmanian barley and locally sourced rainwater.
Spring
Spring Bay Tawny Cask, 2023, 46%
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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
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Average Score
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Overall Rating
85.8/100
Great85.8 / 100
Based on 4 published Maltiply reviews.
- Nose
- Sweet and complex aromas suggest butterscotch and Christmas muscatels, with a musty, slightly astringent note of unsweetened chocolate and plums stewed with star anise.
- Palate
- Sweet caramel syrup and plum pudding spices join a clean, bright alcohol explosion, spreading across the palate to settle in and glow with soft oaky tannins and leather. Richness of malt complexed by hints of rosewater, strawberry cream sponge cake and dark chocolate.
- Finish
- Hints of cherry cordial and some nutty undertones, turning finely astringent with a soft thrust of spice. Shades of Turkish Delight through the aftertaste.
Reviews
Mmeadow.sparrow12 Aug
87 / 100
Sweet fruit, lively spice!
Nose: No tasting notes yetPalate: No tasting notes yetFinish: No tasting notes yet
OatmilkSoda1 Jul84 / 100
The Tawny Cask is a clear detail; the described character pairs caramel and plum-pudding spice with soft oaky tannins and a slightly astringent chocolate note. That sweet-and-dry tension sounds more interesting than a straight dessert profile, though the bright alcohol sounds fairly assertive.
Nose: Butterscotch and Christmas muscatels, Unsweetened chocolate and stewed plum with star anisePalate: Caramel syrup and plum-pudding spices, Soft oaky tannins and leather, Rosewater, strawberry cream sponge cake and dark chocolateFinish: Cherry cordial and nutty undertones, Fine astringency and soft spice, Turkish Delight
TidepoolRover4 May86 / 100
There’s a clear contrast between the sweet, dessert-like side and the drier, more astringent notes. Butterscotch and muscatels lead into plums with star anise, while the palate brings caramel and plum pudding spices alongside soft oaky tannins and leather. The bright alcohol presence gives that richness a sharper edge, rather than letting it feel all sweetness. It sounds layered without needing every note to compete for attention, and the shift toward spice, nuttiness and Turkish Delight on the finish gives the sweeter character a more measured close.
Nose: Butterscotch and Christmas muscatels, with a musty, slightly astringent note of unsweetened chocolate and plums stewed with star anise.Palate: Sweet caramel syrup and plum pudding spices meet a clean, bright alcohol presence, soft oaky tannins and leather., Hints of rosewater, strawberry cream sponge cake and dark chocolate.Finish: Cherry cordial and nutty undertones turn finely astringent, with a soft thrust of spice and shades of Turkish Delight.
MoonlitCloud6 Feb86 / 100
Tasmanian single malt, pairing sweet plum with warming spice.
Nose: Butterscotch, Christmas muscatels, Unsweetened chocolate and stewed plums with star anisePalate: Caramel syrup, Soft oaky tannins, Rosewater and strawberry cream sponge cakeFinish: Cherry cordial, Nutty undertones, Turkish Delight
Change+101.9%
LatestSGD 145
HighSGD 145
LowSGD 69
Recently Sold
Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 26, 2026SGD 145.23
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Nov 3, 2025SGD 68.94
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Nov 3, 2025SGD 68.94
- Region
- Tasmania
- Age
- N.A
- Vintage
- N.A
- Bottled
- 2023
- ABV
- 46%
- Volume
- 70cl
- Distillery
- Spring
- Origin
- Australia
- Cask type
- Tawny Cask
- Bottling
- Official Bottling
- Peated
- Unpeated
- Single cask
- No
- Non-chill filtered
- Yes
- Cask origin
- N.A
- Cask no.
- N.A
- Batch
- N.A
- PPM
- N.A
- Barley
- Tasmanian barley
- Fermentation
- N.A
- Master distiller (bottling)
- Cam and Suzy Brett
- Master distiller (distillation)
- Cam and Suzy Brett
- Limited edition
- No
- Bottle count
- N.A
- Has box
- No
- Closure
- Cork
- Presentation
- N.A
- Series highlights
- N.A
- Historical context
- N.A
- Special release
- N.A
- Allocation
- N.A
- Nose
- Sweet and complex aromas suggest butterscotch and Christmas muscatels, with a musty, slightly astringent note of unsweetened chocolate and plums stewed with star anise.
- Palate
- Sweet caramel syrup and plum pudding spices join a clean, bright alcohol explosion, spreading across the palate to settle in and glow with soft oaky tannins and leather. Richness of malt complexed by hints of rosewater, strawberry cream sponge cake and dark chocolate.
- Finish
- Hints of cherry cordial and some nutty undertones, turning finely astringent with a soft thrust of spice. Shades of Turkish Delight through the aftertaste.