Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Longmorn 23 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
Longmorn 23 Year Old
Longmorn
£348
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Longmorn 23 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Longmorn |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £347.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Longmorn 23 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Longmorn 23 Year Old
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 £348.
For beginners: Longmorn 23 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 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 £347.84)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Longmorn 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£347.84 vs £299)
- −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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 23 Year Old 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 Longmorn 23 Year Old