Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) vs Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 99) - Waterloo
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 99) - Waterloo
Bimber
£399
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 99) - Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bimber |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 58.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 99) - Waterloo
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 99) - Waterloo
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: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
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
Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 99) - Waterloo
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Bimber?
Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 99) - Waterloo 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 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Only Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 99) - Waterloo