Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky
Glenmorangie
£275
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 57.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £275 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky is better value at £275 vs £299.
For beginners: Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
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 £275)
Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£275 vs £299)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky