Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Port Charlotte 20 Year Old 2003 - Islay Sponge Part 4 (Decadent Drinks)
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
Port Charlotte 20 Year Old 2003 - Islay Sponge Part 4 (Decadent Drinks)
Bruichladdich
£360
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Port Charlotte 20 Year Old 2003 - Islay Sponge Part 4 (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 56.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £299 | £360 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Port Charlotte 20 Year Old 2003 - Islay Sponge Part 4 (Decadent Drinks)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Port Charlotte 20 Year Old 2003 - Islay Sponge Part 4 (Decadent Drinks)
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 £360.
For beginners: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is more approachable (20/100 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 £360)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Port Charlotte 20 Year Old 2003 - Islay Sponge Part 4 (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£360 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 Port?
Port Charlotte 20 Year Old 2003 - Islay Sponge Part 4 (Decadent Drinks) 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
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Port Charlotte 20 Year Old 2003 - Islay Sponge Part 4 (Decadent Drinks)