Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) vs Craigellachie 23 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
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.71
£255
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | Craigellachie 23 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Craigellachie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £254.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.71/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).
Craigellachie 23 Year Old is better value at £255 vs £299.
For beginners: Craigellachie 23 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £254.5)
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£254.5 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Only Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Where to buy
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange