Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
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
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
Longmorn
£467
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Longmorn |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 60.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £299 | £467.15 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £467.
For beginners: Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 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 £467.15)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£467.15 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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice 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 Longmorn 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 14357) - Mackillop's Choice