Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) vs Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch 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
Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Royal Salute
£450
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Royal Salute |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.5% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £450 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
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 £450.
For beginners: Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£450 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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 Royal?
Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Only Royal Salute LXX 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky