Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
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 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
Benriach
£255
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Benriach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 44.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £299 | £254.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes is better value at £255 vs £299.
For beginners: BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes is more approachable (75/100 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 £254.5)
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£254.5 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (34 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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes 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 BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes