Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs The Exclusive Bourbon Indulgence Hamper
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
The Exclusive Bourbon Indulgence Hamper
Master of Malt
£330
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | The Exclusive Bourbon Indulgence Hamper | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Master of Malt |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.1% | 44% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £329.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
The Exclusive Bourbon Indulgence Hamper
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
The Exclusive Bourbon Indulgence Hamper
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 £330.
For beginners: The Exclusive Bourbon Indulgence Hamper is more approachable (75/100 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 £329.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
The Exclusive Bourbon Indulgence Hamper
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£329.95 vs £299)
- −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 The?
The Exclusive Bourbon Indulgence Hamper is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only The Exclusive Bourbon Indulgence Hamper