Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Mortlach
£275
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £275 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside 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).
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky is better value at £275 vs £299.
For beginners: Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£275 vs £299)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £275)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)