Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
Nikka
£399
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nikka | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.5% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
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).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 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 Nikka?
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
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 Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)