Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Glenfarclas 31 Year Old Port Cask
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
Glenfarclas 31 Year Old Port Cask
Glenfarclas
£350
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Glenfarclas 31 Year Old Port Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 42.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £299 | £349.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenfarclas 31 Year Old Port Cask
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenfarclas 31 Year Old Port Cask
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 £350.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 31 Year Old Port Cask is more approachable (70/100 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 £349.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Glenfarclas 31 Year Old Port Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£349.95 vs £299)
- −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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 31 Year Old Port Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Glenfarclas 31 Year Old Port Cask