Longmorn 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13921) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

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

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13921) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
DistilleryLongmornSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.1%57.1%
Age25 yr12 yr
Price£333.25£299
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13921) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13921) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 0.00).

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £333.

For beginners: Longmorn 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13921) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13921) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£333.25 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £333.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13921) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Longmorn 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13921) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaOld WoodNutty

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

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

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