Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)
Chichibu
£450
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.5% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £450 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £450.
For beginners: Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£450 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £450)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013) 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 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 Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)