Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release
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
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release
Knockdhu
£496
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Knockdhu |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 41% |
| Age | 12 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £299 | £495.64 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release
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 £496.
For beginners: anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release 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 £495.64)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£495.64 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 anCnoc?
anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only anCnoc 35 Year Old Limited Edition - 2nd Release