Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 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
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2017
Four Roses
★ 5.00
£350
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Four Roses |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.1% | 53.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2017
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2017
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £350.
For beginners: Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2017 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 £350)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2017
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£350 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 Four?
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 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 Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2017