Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
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
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
Glenmorangie
£275
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 57.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £275 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky is better value at £275 vs £299.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £275)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£275 vs £299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / Cellar 13 Highland Whisky