Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Early Times
£350
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Early Times | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £350 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
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 £350.
For beginners: Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £299)
- −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
Who should buy Early?
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)