Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask
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
Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask
Redbreast
£359
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Redbreast |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 57.1% | 55.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £299 | £358.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £359.
For beginners: Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask is more approachable (50/100 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 affordable (£299 vs £358.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£358.95 vs £299)
- −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 Redbreast?
Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask 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 Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask