Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) vs Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
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
Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Pittyvaich
★ 5.00
£399
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 49.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is more approachable (55/100 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
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −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 Pittyvaich?
Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Only Pittyvaich 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)