Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

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

Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily DramsSpringbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
DistilleryLittlemillSpringbank
RegionLowlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.5%56.5%
Age23 yr12 yr
Price£395£299
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £395.

For beginners: Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£395 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 Littlemill?

Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams 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 Littlemill 23 Year Old 1989 - The Nectar of The Daily Drams

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanillaYeasty

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

SherriedChocolateSmokeyTobaccoOily

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