Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection
Old Perth
£250
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Perth | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.6% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £250 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection
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).
Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £250)
Who should buy Old?
Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection 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 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 Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)