The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11 vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
DistilleryThe Blended Whisky CompanySpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV52.3%57.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£354.95£299
Rating4.00/55.00/5

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value11/100

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

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11

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).

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £355.

For beginners: The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£354.95 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £354.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11 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 The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11

Old WoodHoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

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