Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
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
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Bushmills
£399
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bushmills |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 51.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
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 £399.
For beginners: Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −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 Bushmills?
Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery) 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 Bushmills 1982 (cask 18353) - Millennium Single Barrel (The "Old Bushmills" Distillery)