BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Benriach
★ 5.00
£325
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59% | 56.5% |
| Age | 35 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £325.19 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is better value at £299 vs £325.
For beginners: BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£325.19 vs £299)
- −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
- +More affordable (£299 vs £325.19)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt 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 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
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