Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 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 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Very Olde St Nick | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.5% |
| 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 15 (2017 Release)
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
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).
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 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 £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 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
Only Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)