Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited)
Ben Nevis
£218
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 56.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £217.66 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited) is better value at £218 vs £299.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited)
Pros
- +More affordable (£217.66 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £217.66)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Ben Nevis 23 Year Old 1999 (cask 905) (Limited)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)