Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013
DistillerySpringbankJack Daniel's
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV57.1%49%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£299£299
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value17/100

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013 is better value at £299 vs £299.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013 is more approachable (55/100 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

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

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 Jack?

Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee character.

Tasting notes

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

Only Jack Daniel's Holiday Select 2013

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractTobacco

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