Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Bowmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12376) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12376) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bowmore
£326
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Bowmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12376) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bowmore |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 50.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £299 | £326.49 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12376) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12376) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £326.
For beginners: Bowmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12376) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (40/100 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 £326.49)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12376) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£326.49 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12376) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Bowmore 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 12376) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)