Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) vs Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£308
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 40.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 45 yr |
| Price | £299 | £307.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is better value at £299 vs £308.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 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 £307.8)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£307.8 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 Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Only Tamnavulin 45 Year Old 1968 (cask 10279) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)