The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9
The Blended Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£350
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 | Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Blended Whisky Company | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 54.7% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £349.95 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Quick verdict
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£349.95 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £349.95)
Who should buy The?
The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 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 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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
Both taste of
Only The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo