Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
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
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
Bowmore
£250
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bowmore |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 57.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009 is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009 is more approachable (40/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £250)
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009 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
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
Where to buy
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange