Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old
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
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old
Elijah Craig
★ 3.00
£250
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Elijah Craig |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.1% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 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 £250)
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
- −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 Elijah?
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23 Year Old