Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A106 #41) - 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.
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A106 #41) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£217
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A106 #41) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Signatory | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 57.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £216.92 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A106 #41) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A106 #41) - 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).
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A106 #41) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £217 vs £299.
For beginners: Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A106 #41) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A106 #41) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£216.92 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — 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 £216.92)
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A106 #41) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A106 #41) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)