Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond
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
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond
Old Fitzgerald
£345
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Old Fitzgerald |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.1% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £299 | £345 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond
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 £345.
For beginners: Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond is more approachable (55/100 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 £345)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£345 vs £299)
- −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 Old?
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond