Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 15084) (Master of Malt) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 15084) (Master of Malt)
Pittyvaich
£399
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 15084) (Master of Malt) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pittyvaich | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 56.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 15084) (Master of Malt)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 15084) (Master of Malt)
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).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 15084) (Master of Malt) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 15084) (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
Who should buy Pittyvaich?
Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 15084) (Master of Malt) 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 Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 15084) (Master of Malt)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)