Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength
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
Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength
Benromach
£299
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Benromach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 58.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
- −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 Benromach?
Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength 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 Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength