WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt
WhistlePig
£400
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WhistlePig | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt
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 £400.
For beginners: WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399.95 vs £299)
- −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 affordable (£299 vs £399.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)