Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Very Olde St Nick
£235
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Very Olde St Nick | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £235 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is better value at £235 vs £299.
For beginners: Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +More affordable (£235 vs £299)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £235)
Who should buy Very?
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)