Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
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
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
Dalwhinnie
£495
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 53.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £299 | £495 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
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 £495.
For beginners: SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979 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 £495)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£495 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 SMWS?
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979 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 SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979