Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Bushmills
£399
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
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).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) 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 Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)