Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Ben Nevis
★ 5.00
£300
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 56.5% |
| Age | 26 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is better value at £299 vs £300.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299.95 vs £299)
- −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 affordable (£299 vs £299.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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 Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)