Dalmore 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 1036113) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 1036113) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Dalmore
£344
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Dalmore 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 1036113) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 57.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £343.5 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 1036113) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Dalmore 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 1036113) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Dalmore 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 1036113) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 1036113) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£343.5 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £343.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 1036113) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 19 (2019 Release) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Dalmore 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 1036113) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)