anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 1st Release vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 1st Release
Knockdhu
★ 4.00
£249
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 1st Release | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Knockdhu | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.3% | 56.5% |
| Age | 35 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £249.49 | £299 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 1st Release
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 1st Release
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 4.00).
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 1st Release is better value at £249 vs £299.
For beginners: anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 1st Release is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 1st Release
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£249.49 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £249.49)
Who should buy anCnoc?
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 1st Release is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 1st Release
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)