Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
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
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Elixir Distillers
£218
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Elixir Distillers |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 50.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £217.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) is better value at £218 vs £299.
For beginners: Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) is more approachable (45/100 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 £217.5)
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Pros
- +More affordable (£217.5 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — 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 Isle?
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) 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 Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)