Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Colonel EH Taylor
£250
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Colonel EH Taylor | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 56.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £250 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £250)
Who should buy Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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