Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Karuizawa
★ 4.50
£250
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.8% | 56.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £249.86 | £299 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh 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 4.50).
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£249.86 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £249.86)
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky 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
Both taste of
Only Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)