Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Chichibu 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 3822) - (Adelphi)
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
Chichibu 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 3822) - (Adelphi)
Chichibu
£245
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Chichibu 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 3822) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Chichibu |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 56.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £299 | £244.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chichibu 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 3822) - (Adelphi)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Chichibu 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 3822) - (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 3822) - (Adelphi) is better value at £245 vs £299.
For beginners: Chichibu 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 3822) - (Adelphi) 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £244.95)
Chichibu 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 3822) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£244.95 vs £299)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −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 Chichibu?
Chichibu 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 3822) - (Adelphi) 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 Chichibu 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 3822) - (Adelphi)