Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) vs Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)
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
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£267
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Teaninich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £299 | £267 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017) is better value at £267 vs £299.
For beginners: Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £267)
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£267 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017) 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 Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Only Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)