Loch Lomond 25 Year Old vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old
Loch Lomond
£317
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Loch Lomond 25 Year Old | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £316.5 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old
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 £317.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£316.5 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 £316.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Loch Lomond 25 Year Old
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange