Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1
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
Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1
Highland Park
£380
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Highland Park |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 58.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £380 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £380.
For beginners: Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 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)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £380)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£380 vs £299)
- −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 Highland?
Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 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)
Only Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1