Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
DistilleryGlenturretSpringbank
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41.5%56.5%
Age35 yr12 yr
Price£349.95£299
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner40/100
Value17/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£349.95 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks) 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 Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)

Old WoodHay-likeLeafyVanillaHoney

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)

SherriedChocolateSmokeyTobaccoOily

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