Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
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
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
William Grant
★ 4.33
£299
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | William Grant |
| Region | Campbeltown | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.33/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old 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
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Hazelwood?
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old 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 Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old