Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
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
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
Ichiro
£300
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Ichiro |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 53.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £299.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
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 £300.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 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 £299.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299.95 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 Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 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 Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021