Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistillerySpringbankSpot Whiskey
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV57.1%55.4%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£299£225
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value17/100

Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £225 vs £299.

For beginners: Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£299 vs £225)

Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£225 vs £299)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Green?

Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

Only Green Spot 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 363130) Vinsanto Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedCooked FruitVanillaHoneyToasted

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