Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)
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
Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)
Benriach
£369
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Benriach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 49.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £299 | £368.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)
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 £369.
For beginners: Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013) is more approachable (55/100 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 £368.66)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£368.66 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 Benriach?
Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)