Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'
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
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'
Glenglassaugh
★ 5.00
£287
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge' | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Glenglassaugh |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 49.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £299 | £287.1 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'
Quick verdict
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge' is better value at £287 vs £299.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge' is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £287.1)
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£287.1 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge' 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)
Only Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'