Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
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
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Glenburgie
£250
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Glenburgie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 60.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 is more approachable (35/100 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 £250)
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
- −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 SMWS?
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 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.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985