Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caledonian
£275
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 57.1% |
| Age | 35 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £274.99 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £275 vs £299.
For beginners: Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£274.99 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — 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 £274.99)
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)