Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£350
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 57.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £350 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £350.
For beginners: Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £299)
- −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
- +More affordable (£299 vs £350)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Balvenie 21 Year Old - The Second Red Rose
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)