Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
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 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Auchentoshan
£250
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 51.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak is more approachable (60/100 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 £250)
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak