Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch
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
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch
Pernod Ricard
£250
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Pernod Ricard |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | France |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch is more approachable (85/100 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 £250)
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 Imperial?
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch