Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Decadent Drinks
£245
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Decadent Drinks |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 53.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £244.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £245 vs £299.
For beginners: Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £244.95)
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£244.95 vs £299)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — 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 Sideburn?
Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 Sideburn 31 Year Old Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)