Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Chichibu IPA Cask Finished 2017
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
Chichibu IPA Cask Finished 2017
Ichiro
£399
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Chichibu IPA Cask Finished 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Ichiro |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 57.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chichibu IPA Cask Finished 2017
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chichibu IPA Cask Finished 2017
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 £399.
For beginners: Chichibu IPA Cask Finished 2017 is more approachable (35/100 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 £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Chichibu IPA Cask Finished 2017
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 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 Chichibu?
Chichibu IPA Cask Finished 2017 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 Chichibu IPA Cask Finished 2017