Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
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
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Benriach
★ 5.00
£325
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Benriach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 59% |
| Age | 12 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £299 | £325.19 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £325.
For beginners: BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £325.19)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£325.19 vs £299)
- −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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt 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.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt