Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid)
Highland Park
£250
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Springbank |
| Region | Island | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £250 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid)
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).
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid) is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
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 Highland?
Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Highland Park 15 Year Old 1989 (Murray McDavid)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)