Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glenburgie
£299
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Glenburgie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 59.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £299 vs £299.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
- −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 Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)