Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
DistilleryDalmoreSpringbank
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%57.1%
Age27 yr12 yr
Price£229.95£299
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value17/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value17/100

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £230 vs £299.

For beginners: Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£229.95 vs £299)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£299 vs £229.95)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 19 (2019 Release) 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.

Tasting notes

Only Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobacco

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

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