Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s vs Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s
Springbank
★ 4.60
£599
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Bowmore
£480
| Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s | Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bowmore |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 54.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £599 | £479.95 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | — |
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s is rated higher (4.60 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is better value at £480 vs £599.
For beginners: Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£599 vs £479.95)
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£479.95 vs £599)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) 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 Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s
Only Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)