Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Glen Grant
£257
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 56.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £257 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
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).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) is better value at £257 vs £299.
For beginners: Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£257 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — 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 £257)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi) 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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Only Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9165) (Adelphi)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)