Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Hazelwood Janet Sheed Roberts - 110th Birthday Edition

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)Hazelwood Janet Sheed Roberts - 110th Birthday Edition
DistillerySpringbankWilliam Grant
RegionCampbeltownOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.1%55%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£299£460.18
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value17/100

Hazelwood Janet Sheed Roberts - 110th Birthday Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hazelwood Janet Sheed Roberts - 110th Birthday Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £460.

For beginners: Hazelwood Janet Sheed Roberts - 110th Birthday Edition 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 affordable (£299 vs £460.18)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Hazelwood Janet Sheed Roberts - 110th Birthday Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£460.18 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 Hazelwood?

Hazelwood Janet Sheed Roberts - 110th Birthday Edition 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)

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKipperyCooked Mash

Only Hazelwood Janet Sheed Roberts - 110th Birthday Edition

SherriedHoneyVanillaToastedOld Wood

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