Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Auchroisk 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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
Auchroisk 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Auchroisk
★ 5.00
£250
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Auchroisk 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Auchroisk |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 58.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Auchroisk 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Auchroisk 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Auchroisk 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Auchroisk 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (35/100 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 £250)
Auchroisk 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) 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 Auchroisk 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)