Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
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
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Auchentoshan
£399
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 58.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
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 £399.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 is more approachable (35/100 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 £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 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 Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Where to buy
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange