Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) vs Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
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
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Mortlach
£275
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.5% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £275 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky is better value at £275 vs £299.
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
- −More expensive (£299 vs £275)
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£275 vs £299)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Only Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky