Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
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
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
Gordon & MacPhail
£267
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Gordon & MacPhail |
| Region | Campbeltown | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 51.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £299 | £266.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt is better value at £267 vs £299.
For beginners: CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (60/100 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 £266.5)
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£266.5 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — 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 CRN57?
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt