Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) vs Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£58
Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomintoul
★ 4.75
£95
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) | Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Tomintoul |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 54.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £57.55 | £94.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £95.
For beginners: Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£57.55 vs £94.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.95 vs £57.55)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 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.
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
Only Tomintoul 19 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)