Fettercairn 22 Year Old vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Fettercairn 22 Year OldSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
DistilleryFettercairnSpringbank
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%56.5%
Age22 yr12 yr
Price£244£299
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Fettercairn 22 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value20/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner40/100
Value17/100

Fettercairn 22 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fettercairn 22 Year Old is better value at £244 vs £299.

For beginners: Fettercairn 22 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 22 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£244 vs £299)

Cons

  • 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 £244)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 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.

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 Fettercairn 22 Year Old

Fresh FruitCitricHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

SherriedChocolateSmokeyTobaccoOily

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