Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
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
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Loch Lomond
£225
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 46.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £299 | £225.12 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 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 £225.12)
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Pros
- +More affordable (£225.12 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025