Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
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
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Mortlach
£275
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 57.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £275 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky is better value at £275 vs £299.
For beginners: Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £275)
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£275 vs £299)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky