Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Auchroisk
£298
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 57.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £298 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
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).
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) is better value at £298 vs £299.
For beginners: Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£298 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −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 £298)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)