Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Bowmore The Devil's Casks II - 10 Year Old
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 The Devil's Casks II - 10 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 5.00
£399
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Bowmore The Devil's Casks II - 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bowmore |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks II - 10 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks II - 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: Bowmore The Devil's Casks II - 10 Year Old is more approachable (25/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Bowmore The Devil's Casks II - 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
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 The Devil's Casks II - 10 Year Old 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
Both taste of
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Bowmore The Devil's Casks II - 10 Year Old
Where to buy
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore The Devil's Casks II - 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange