Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - 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
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Carsebridge
£432
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Carsebridge |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57.1% | 50.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 46 yr |
| Price | £299 | £431.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - 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 £432.
For beginners: Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 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 £431.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£431.95 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 Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - 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 Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)