Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Inchgower
£295
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 57.1% |
| Age | 27 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £294.9 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
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).
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is better value at £295 vs £299.
For beginners: Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£294.9 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — 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 £294.9)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) 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 Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange