Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask
Pulteney
£399
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)
Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask
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: Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 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 Old?
Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Old Pulteney 20 Year Old 1982 Bourbon Cask
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release)