Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 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
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Ichiro
★ 5.00
£398
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Ichiro |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 54.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £397.81 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £398.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £397.81)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£397.81 vs £299)
- −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 Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)