Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12
Kentucky Owl
★ 5.00
£260
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12 | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kentucky Owl | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £260 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12 is better value at £260 vs £299.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£260 vs £299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £260)
Who should buy Kentucky?
Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12 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.
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 Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)