Mars Komagatake 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 3225) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mars Komagatake 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 3225)
Shinshu
£225
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Mars Komagatake 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 3225) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Shinshu | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £225 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mars Komagatake 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 3225)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Mars Komagatake 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 3225)
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).
Mars Komagatake 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 3225) is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mars Komagatake 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 3225)
Pros
- +More affordable (£225 vs £299)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (63%) — 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 £225)
Who should buy Mars?
Mars Komagatake 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 3225) 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 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 Mars Komagatake 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 3225)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)